Time to give, time to receive
It is important to know when we can give attention and when we need attention.
Often we are inclined to give, give, give without every asking anything in return.
We may think this is a sign of generosity or even heroism.
But it might be little else than a proud attitude that says:
“I don’t need help from others. I only want to give.”
When we keep giving without receiving we burn out quickly…there is a time to give and a time to receive.
We need equal time for both if we want to live healthy lives.
Henri Nouwen in Bread for the Journey.
Comments (14)
you are right…but giving without receiving doesn’t exist.Maybe you are giving as habit,but don’t deny that you received a lot back.Even just a simple smile…JMO
This is true life and love require a fine balancing act in order to stay healthy and in allowing others to give to us we can then in turn help them better. I need to remind myself of this.
Thank u for your nice comment
AND SO SORRY I'VE DELETED BY MISTAKE.
Yes you are right, It s all about the right balance.
Thanks for your comments.
All the things in this world are created in balance… some believe when we give more, then we will receive more..but it’s in GOD’s way..
So, I prefer not to treat the word “receive” as our intended action. The word “receive” should be replaced by “given”… by GOD,
in the unexpected way..perhaps u believe in this way
Kamrani,
"When we keep giving without receiving we burn out quickly…there is a time to give and a time to receive"
true and wise words
but ,the receiver gets settled and used to receive your help and generosity and when its time for him/her to become a giver ,he/she shy`s away ...
Thank you for your very helpful opinion..
the more we give, the more blessed we are going to be and that is exactly what's happening in the life we live.
Thanks God ,that I Follow this in my life,to be blessed.
Very Beautiful Write, and So True
God Bless you more and more dear Friend ...
I beleive life is but one big pot, we take out and put in wich benifits all and none.
Thanks for your sweet humor .
Very good point..Thanks