When I first heard this term, it struck a cord within me because i can relate in some ways and I know some of us can relate with this too. In most of our relationships with people, we place lots of expectations on giving with the intention of receiving much more back. We do not give selflessly. We mostly give to people we know we can benefit greatly from.
Invoicing others in your head when you do something for them. It might sound something like this:
👉🏿 Ok, I did that, so now someone else has to do it next.
👉🏿What’s in it for me?
👉🏿 Looking for reward.
👉🏿Expecting acknowledgment for showing appreciation to someone.
👉🏿 Keeping score – remember who paid or helped last.
👉🏿Always reminding others what you have done.
👉🏿 Making others feel guilty about not giving as much.
“Be a good person without worrying about others noticing it.” 📌
📍In Richard Carlson’s book, "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff" he says this:
“It’s really true that one should give for the sake of giving, not to receive something in return. This is precisely what you are doing when you don’t mention your kindness to others, your rewards are your warm feelings that come from the act of giving. The next time you do something really nice for someone else, keep it to yourself and revel in the abundant joy of giving.”
Check my previous post for a detailed video on this important topic of giving without expecting anything in return.
Have a pleasant weekend fans.
#giving #noexpectations #actsofservice #humanity #kindness
