Giving Without Expectations | Since giving and receiving are so intimately intertwined in our lives, we often expect that we can attract abundance by simply conducting ourselves in an openhanded fashion. Yet we find ourselves wallowing in disappointment when our ample generosity is not met with the expected results. The answer to this quandary lies in the expectations that, in part, initially prompted us to give. Though our intention is likely pure, we can unintentionally mar the beautiful experience of giving by focusing on what we will eventually receive in return. When we let go of the notion that we deserve to receive gifts based on giving gifts, bounty can once again flow freely in and out of our lives. When the gifts you give are laden down with expectations, they cease to be gifts and become units of exchange that you are, in effect, trading for some reward. Thus, the reciprocal laws of the universe err on the side of the giver who shares for the sake of sharing. You may have seen this simple truth at work in your own experience, perhaps when life's busyness prevented you from spending too much time contemplating the results your charitable actions would ultimately have on the lives of others. It was likely then that you received the greatest gifts in return for your kindness. If you have trouble divesting yourself of your expectations, you may need to reflect upon the root of your inability to act in the true spirit of giving. Each time you make a gift, whether spiritual or tangible, ask yourself if there is something you hope to receive in return. You may be surprised to discover that you expect to be repaid with an easy life, financial windfalls, or opportunities. To integrate this most selfless form of generosity into your life, you will have to let go of your need to be in control. Accepting that while like inevitably attracts like, it typically does so on an unobservable timetable. This can help you stop weighing the gifts you give against those you have received. Giving eventually becomes a profound joy that stands alone, separate from any and all conditions, and you will learn to appreciate the flow of reciprocal abundance as a gift in and of itself. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ken Honda Take control of your emotional relationship with money, and you will positively transform all aspects of your life. In this insightful 8-day course by best-selling author and money expert Ken Honda, you'll get step-by-step guidance on how to become happier financially by identifying the specific ways money affects your feelings. With the support of video lessons, writing prompts, and expert tips, you will recognize the past experiences that created limiting beliefs and learn how those ideas currently effects how money flows in and out of your life. By the end, you'll have healed your money wounds so that money can become an empowering source of joy for you, now and in the future. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 2. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 3. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 4. How to Heal the Mother Wound 5. Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life 6. Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse 7. Belly Dancing Goddess Workout 8. What to Eat Over 40 9. Chair Stretches to Overcome Body Stiffness 10. 10 Days of Morning Stretches
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