Gifts From The Heart August 8, 2014
Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Humor, Mindfulness.comments closed
Sometimes people talk about the “good” they’ve done to inspire others to do good.
Other people seem to be trying to prove that they are good people by telling others about their good deeds.
It’s like they want applause and accolades for past performances.
Bravo! Bravo!
Which makes me question whether their initial motivation was to help others or to be perceived as helpful by others.
And, then, there are those that keep an active scorecard of what they did for us and when.
So they can remind us that we “owe” them a favor.
A tit for a tat, if you will.
I don’t see life that way.
Gifts from the heart don’t come with strings attached.
Recipients are not obligated to reciprocate.
When we stop striving to “be someone,” we are free of the Ego’s incessant desire for accolades, applause, and attention from those around us.
We no longer act out of the desire for approval, constantly looking around to see who’s watching.
If we do something kind for others and the act is not acknowledged, we are just as pleased as we would be if the act were applauded.
We make choices and decisions based on the firm footing of the Essential Self, rather than on the shaky ground of the False Self.
We no longer give with the expectation of reciprocity since we do not give to get.
We give to give.
Aah . . . that’s better!
When we let go of attachments and expectations, Spirit frees us to evolve, change and grow, from tiny ripples of peace and acceptance, to tidal waves of love and compassion.
How refreshing the whinny of a pack horse fully unloaded! ~ Classic Haiku
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