Comments on: Is It Far Better to Give than Receive? http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:08:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10189 Karen Swim Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:44:17 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10189 Karin, I cannot think of a better way to sum it up than "giving and accepting is sharing, is creating a better world for all." I could not agree more! Karin, I cannot think of a better way to sum it up than “giving and accepting is sharing, is creating a better world for all.” I could not agree more!

]]> By: Karin H http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10188 Karin H Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:34:31 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10188 Hi Karen I am (was?) fiercely independent and when you're like that you think you can (must?) take the whole world on your shoulder. Help me, no way, I'll do it myself! I'll take care of that (so you all know I AM independent, strong etc etc). That's a lonely world to live in I discovered. Help is often offered because people who know you know you are strong, independent. They don't want to take that away, they only want to add to your strongness, independency because they care. They give because they want to share the load of the world on the world together with you. And by denying their gifts of sharing the load you become in fact weaker. Giving and accepting is sharing, is creating a better world for all. Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business) Hi Karen

I am (was?) fiercely independent and when you’re like that you think you can (must?) take the whole world on your shoulder.
Help me, no way, I’ll do it myself!
I’ll take care of that (so you all know I AM independent, strong etc etc).

That’s a lonely world to live in I discovered. Help is often offered because people who know you know you are strong, independent. They don’t want to take that away, they only want to add to your strongness, independency because they care.
They give because they want to share the load of the world on the world together with you. And by denying their gifts of sharing the load you become in fact weaker.

Giving and accepting is sharing, is creating a better world for all.

Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10155 Karen Swim Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:23:00 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10155 Jamie, lol! Well I would say that you have received an excellent return on your initial investment. I'm still trying to renovate my own humble little soul, still a few leaks and repairs needed. ;-) Jamie, lol! Well I would say that you have received an excellent return on your initial investment. I’m still trying to renovate my own humble little soul, still a few leaks and repairs needed. ;-)

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10154 Karen Swim Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:21:19 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10154 Robyn, wow! I never thought of that perspective but you are right! Takers are absolutely different than receivers. This truly puts this into the proper light. I agree with you that most of us do not want to be seen as takers hence our difficulty with receiving . You always have these wonderful insights, I learn so much from you! Robyn, wow! I never thought of that perspective but you are right! Takers are absolutely different than receivers. This truly puts this into the proper light. I agree with you that most of us do not want to be seen as takers hence our difficulty with receiving . You always have these wonderful insights, I learn so much from you!

]]> By: Robyn McMaster http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10148 Robyn McMaster Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:29:36 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10148 Many have spoken about receiving gratefully, but I'd like to put just a bit of a different perspective on the idea of giving and receiving. Some people are givers and others are takers. Taking is not the primary concern of most of us and perhaps it's why it gives us a twinge when someone else is so generous. Perhaps one interpretation of the scripture is that it is far better in life to be a giver than a taker. But, takers and receivers are vastly different since it is the primary aim of the taker to receive. Many have spoken about receiving gratefully, but I’d like to put just a bit of a different perspective on the idea of giving and receiving.

Some people are givers and others are takers. Taking is not the primary concern of most of us and perhaps it’s why it gives us a twinge when someone else is so generous.

Perhaps one interpretation of the scripture is that it is far better in life to be a giver than a taker. But, takers and receivers are vastly different since it is the primary aim of the taker to receive.

]]> By: Jamie Grove - How Not To Write http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10147 Jamie Grove - How Not To Write Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:59:12 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10147 Robert and Karen, You wouldn't believe the deal I got on this old soul... It was a fixer-upper but I think I've got it running right now. :) - J Robert and Karen,

You wouldn’t believe the deal I got on this old soul… It was a fixer-upper but I think I’ve got it running right now. :)

- J

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10146 Karen Swim Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:12:51 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10146 Hi Rebecca! It is scary to cede control, we become vulnerable and that requires a fair bit of courage. Letting go is not always easy, especially when you are used to steering the ship but there is such a wonderful freedom when we learn to accept as well as give. I hope your season is filled with both. :-) Hi Rebecca! It is scary to cede control, we become vulnerable and that requires a fair bit of courage. Letting go is not always easy, especially when you are used to steering the ship but there is such a wonderful freedom when we learn to accept as well as give. I hope your season is filled with both. :-)

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10145 Karen Swim Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:10:34 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10145 Hi Dorian! {{{Hugs}}}} Consider yourself hugged back! :-) You are so right about giving creating connections. I think the act of receiving creates an intimacy that may make some people uncomfortable. I'm all for hugging and think the world could use more..more hugging and more chocolate. :-) Hi Dorian! {{{Hugs}}}} Consider yourself hugged back! :-) You are so right about giving creating connections. I think the act of receiving creates an intimacy that may make some people uncomfortable. I’m all for hugging and think the world could use more..more hugging and more chocolate. :-)

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10144 Karen Swim Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:07:27 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10144 Andrew, I love your version of the classic. Let's spread it around so that others have a new, balanced view of giving and receiving. Thank you Andrew for always being a gracious giver. Andrew, I love your version of the classic. Let’s spread it around so that others have a new, balanced view of giving and receiving. Thank you Andrew for always being a gracious giver.

]]> By: Karen Swim http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/2008/12/03/is-it-far-better-to-give-than-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-10143 Karen Swim Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:06:07 +0000 http://wordsforhirellc.com/blog/?p=225#comment-10143 Carla, you make a great point! Sometimes we struggle with receiving because we don't want to appear selfish or we don't feel deserving. Good gosh have I been there! But I am here to tell you, YES you are worthy and deserving. We tend to judge ourselves more harshly than we do others. If you need a reminder, just call me! :-) Carla, you make a great point! Sometimes we struggle with receiving because we don’t want to appear selfish or we don’t feel deserving. Good gosh have I been there! But I am here to tell you, YES you are worthy and deserving. We tend to judge ourselves more harshly than we do others. If you need a reminder, just call me! :-)

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