02/10/2019
The words 'Thank You'.
Being raised by my grand parents in a strict Afrikaans way, I was brought up to say 'Thank you', with appreciation.
Out loud.
Even long after they have passed, this teaching stays with me.
Now I may have failed on some rare occasions, or overdone it, even been peeved for not receiving a thank you after much effort, but this is not about judgement.
Part of a new age teaching says "Don't expect anything back when you give... not even a thank you".
Now I fully agree that giving should be without expectation of a returned favour. It is wonderful to give, a generous heart is a happy one indeed.
Everything we own, is temporary. Our material stuff, our personal 'time' and our talents. It exists while we exist, and when we die, it is no more. So it never really belonged to us.
So when someone gifts you with their time, or material gifts, or money, a "Thank You" says I honour the fact that you have thought of me by enriching me with a gift, for I know where it comes from.
The Source of the gift comes from the Creator. And the person giving is only a conduit of God's gifts to you, whether you are aware of it or not.
When you receive a gift of time or things, and do not appreciated where it really comes from, I strongly believe it sends out a message that says 'I do not appreciate my blessings.'
The giver may have taken time to look for something special, just for you, as an act of deep love, or may have spent their last cents to
get you something small just to tell you how special you are to them, (as you are to your Creator).
So, I leave you with these thoughts...
With what attitude do you give? Expecting something back? Acting out your 'power' because you have a lot of money?
True power comes from knowing where the gift really comes from. Seeing the joy and appreciation on the receiver's face is a gift in itself.
And how do you receive? With guilt because you do not feel worthy, or by being blasΓ© because you already have 'everything' and never learnt to appreciate even the smallest gift given in love and thoughtfulness?
As for me... I will look into your eyes, connect on a soul level, and say 'Thank you', because on this journey I have realised the Origin of the Gift.