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Giving and receiving should be a natural thing, like breathing or eating or anything else that you do on a day to day basis to survive. Yet, giving is something I do so easily and yet I find it awfully hard to receive, its like i am not good enough or some such stupid thought.
I often give out choclate and little gifts at christmas and easter, sometimes its because my team looks flat and they need cheering up, other times its because people need to know someone is thinking of them.
It was my turn today, to receive a gift from someone who has since left my team, and it shocked and surprised me that he would buy me something whilst he went on a recent holiday in India, it was the sweetest thought ever.
I wish I was not so embarrassed and found it easy to accept a gift from a friend. Receiveing always makes me feel comfortable and I through up a lot of resistance and I need to learn to get over that.
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Posted by landdownunder on 2008-03-07 04:25:16 | Rating: | Views: 77
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I wonder why no one is responding:P
I too feel deprived in receiving though I should not give with expectation. I too give out treats--even dressing up for the different holidays. Like, in my Valentine's post about love at first sight/blind love. I am dressing up as a leprechaun(cheaply) for St Pattys this upcoming week and handing out lucky coins. Easter is not far away...back to the rabbit suit. But, I may not do treats this time. It IS sad that no one else does what I do...so I am losing my spirit. Also, people make promises to me they cant keep...equally depressing.
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-08 23:47:39
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Its hard isnt it, I learnt the hard way, only give when it brings you joy, if it does not bring you joy, you reallly dont have the right to give. We have entered a dog eat dog world, where people expect a lot and give out very little, but, having said that, there are beautiful pockets of people you come across occasionally that bring you joy and gifts of love and attention and other little goodies. You, just have to search your heart and think what is right for you and do just that. I find more moments of joy then life long friendships of joy, except for my 3 dear hearted friends, they are a constant joy. Which i am increasingly lucky for. Take care Brainstormer. xox
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Posted by landdownunder
on 2008-03-09 00:13:54
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Okay, well you know how you say it makes you feel good to give, and you want others to feel good when you give to them. Well you need to accept the gift and feel good!
I used to do alot of giving and felt like I was taken for granted. Now I only give if I really want to appreciate the occassion.
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-03-09 00:32:29
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Clings to landdownunder like a koala to a tree and says--like the kid in the Sixth Sense--"I see innuendos!"
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-09 03:40:43
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Laughing, I am all prickly on the outside, but if you are wise enough to know how to crack the surface I am a affection junkie. Is this the innuendo that you were expecting?
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Posted by landdownunder
on 2008-03-09 04:33:47
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Uh no...now I am getting a disturbing mixed message/image of a kiwi and a porcupine or...?? :P I didnt ask for innuendo. But the concept of an affection junkie sounds intoxicating...for a while:P
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-09 21:34:08
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