Expectations

Thoughts about giving without expectations.

The quote below made me think as though I am the person referred to. It’s not once that I’ve been taken advantage of but many times to the extent of becoming an emotional hostage, as I say it here, only if you allow them, yes, the key is only if you allow them. The only way to break the link that chains you is to cut yourself from the social media platform.

“You will end up very disappointed if you expect people will always do for you as you do for them. Not everyone has the same heart, values, or priorities as you. Keep yourself centered. The fact that you can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and give them hope, is proof that generosity works wonders behind the scenes.”

Capping up with these final thoughts..

What is really valuable is not anything you get. What brings the greatest value to your life is what you give.

The investment of your time, effort, attention and caring, makes life rich. That richness comes not from the results you get, but from the degree to which you give.

Having the opportunity to give your love is far more valuable than having love directed toward you. If all the world loved you and you had nowhere to direct your own love, life would be unbearably empty.

So love, without expecting love to be returned. Give, not because of what you will get but because the giving itself is so fulfilling.

Take the fulfillment to an even higher level by encouraging and enabling others to give as well. Allow yourself to be loved, as a way for you to deepen your love for others, giving them the opportunity to love.

Live richly by giving the unique richness already inside you. Give of yourself, sincerely, continuously, and experience life from its most fulfilling perspective.

Leaving you with these profound quotes…

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. …”

“Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting. …”