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I wholeheartedly agree that when you give, you get back ten fold. It is a wonderful lesson in life to learn to give.
I was just thinking about all the ways I serve and I have to say that I am open and didn’t realize how many people I do serve, including my family and friends. It’s always better to give than to receive, even if it’s giving a smile to someone having a bad day.
I know that I could serve more than I do. I let my chronic pain from my disabilities stop me from doing the things I could be doing.
I do try to always volunteer when I can. Or I’ll donate items if I’m not feeling social. I hope to do more when the kids move out!
This is a lovely post, Carol! We do receive back when we serve. I’ve learned to balance my life. Sometimes serving a need means taking time out for yourself. And sometimes we learn from experience that we might be used for our good intentions and that’s OK too. It’s all part of life.
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A lovely post, Carol. And yes, the more you serve, the more you get out of it. I’ve found that to be true. Share Your World
Sometimes it’s easier to just keep stuff to yourself I have always been honest with people and sometimes I’m a little quiet about stuff. This is a great reminder to be even more open.
I guess I’m doing it right now with my mother.
It’s a nice perspective to have, and a good outlook to have for the new year. Definitely something to think about while we are starting our resolutions.
Really lovely, Carol. I never thought of “opening up” that way before. Love the flower metaphor, so beautiful.
What a lovely post, I love the fact that you have used a rose as an analogy.
A lot of times you don’t know the different ways that you are capable of serving until you are put in difficult situations. That is the true test. I’m going to be more mindful of the ways that I serve. Great post!
This is a thought provoking post for sure.I serve many people on a typical day, including my kids, my family and friends. It’s always better to give to others than to receive.
It is so good and very healthy for all of us to sit back and ask ourselves these kinds of questions from time to time. The rose analogy is spot on!
It’s important to consider things like if we are truly serving. Sometimes we are not fulfilling our true purpose.
I like the analogy of the flower and ourselves. Only in taking the light do we grow and blossom.
Opening up to people is something that I struggle my whole life. It takes me a while to know a person before I could share something about myself.
I used to be bad about being closed off to others. I would put my nose down and make it through the day. As I aged, that changed.
This is so true. It is so important to serve. I love it. I really love how it teaches my kids to give back too because they see me serve.
What a lovely metaphor. I try to be open minded but I’m sure I’ve been closed minded from time to time.
I love your analogy. Why would we hide our beauty, our talent, or even our time if just like a closed bud? We were given this life to serve, to share our lives with others and to bring happiness and joy!
When I was young my parents always taught us the importance of giving back wholeheartedly and not expecting anything in return. Loved this post