Daily Question, April 16 How have I been enriched by giving? 48 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Carol1 year agoCarolI found myself today listing the gratitude gifts Ive been given these past weeks, and during a tough time. Astonishing, saying them aloud… deeply grateful, all are enabling living 1 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagHow have I not? From the gifts of nurture by my parents to the joy of my children doing something considerate for me. And everything in between. Edit. Saw this question as enriched by the giving from others. My giving also enriches. Surrounded by people I love that I helped guide through their life to date. That is the most enriching experience for me. 2 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuThis question has brought out some beautiful answers. I feel blessed to be among so many lovely souls who value giving from the right place. Thank you, dear Gratitude-sters… 3 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuFor 44 years I have lived by faith. No set income, but life lived by the boomerang principle. Whatever you put out, comes back. I do not give to get, but because I give I get what I need, as I need it. Miraculous. I can never out give this principle, it multiples over and over. I feel I never give enough. 2 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolthis I understand too, Dusty Su Carol 1 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuWonderful, thanks Carol …insert big SMILE here… 1 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolI was brought up to give, even now, 77, spending most of my time alone, I believe that the life of prayer is giving given by God for all creation 4 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuPrayer is a beautiful way to give. 3 Reply Melissa1 year agoMelissaWhen I was a teacher I gave my young students so much love and interest in learning. Lots of plays, adventures, art projects, sports, poetry. So much and just seeing their happiness and smiles everyday was the best ever! Both of us students and teacher enriched with a full heart, mind and soul. 6 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesGreat question. We come into this world with nothing and leave with nothing. In between, we are given (Graciously) everything we need. What do I have to give? After sitting with this question, I can give you (my) time, attention and Love. Therefore, all of me. Yes, I am enriched by giving. 6 Reply GregC1 year agoGregCTutoring my ESL student. 6 Reply Anna1 year agoAnnaWhen my father was dying, many of my colleagues and friends supported me, each in their own way, and I was in awe of the creativity of love. Now, the gratitude I’ve felt has led me to support them or give them something I can. Everyone has his needs, his dark times. It is easy and also warms our heart to turn on a light for others, when we surrender to gratitude and love. 6 Reply sb1 year agosbI was brought up as a Catholic (and still am!). The basic premise of our life was to think of others before ourselves, to love, to serve...So I grew up watching my family give to others in every possible way. I saw how good this was not only for the recipient of the love, care, money, goods.....but for our family, so both from nature and nurture, I love to give. Of course, I don't always spot what's needed, I might be too tired or busy, I don't always get it right, but when I can and do give, it...I was brought up as a Catholic (and still am!). The basic premise of our life was to think of others before ourselves, to love, to serve…So I grew up watching my family give to others in every possible way. I saw how good this was not only for the recipient of the love, care, money, goods…..but for our family, so both from nature and nurture, I love to give. Of course, I don’t always spot what’s needed, I might be too tired or busy, I don’t always get it right, but when I can and do give, it is always worth it. I have fostered, and how much love this has brought me cannot be expressed; I teach, and I am sure I get more back from the children than I give to them. During our lockdowns, I have supported elderly relatives and neighbours and our enriched relationship is its own reward. Only today, one elderly neighbour who had a fall asked if I would walk the dog. Beautiful sunny day, sparkling sea, happy dog, birds singing…couldn’t have been nicer so my life today was definitely enriched. Read More6 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceHonestly, sometimes, the giving is its own reward. When I give to the homeless or those in need, it makes me happy that I could help someone who is struggling. It’s not as big as changing the systems that put them in that position in the first place, but I at least know that I helped in some way. 6 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolHow have you been enriched by giving? This question brought me to thoughts about the give and take of our breath. Nature is truly our teacher when it comes to giving and receiving. We take in oxygen provided by trees, other plants, algae and some forms of bacteria and we release carbon dioxide that assists those trees, other plants, algae and some forms of bacteria in the process of photosynthesis. Our life depends on the oxygen they produce and there life depends on the carbon dioxide we and ot...How have you been enriched by giving? This question brought me to thoughts about the give and take of our breath. Nature is truly our teacher when it comes to giving and receiving. We take in oxygen provided by trees, other plants, algae and some forms of bacteria and we release carbon dioxide that assists those trees, other plants, algae and some forms of bacteria in the process of photosynthesis. Our life depends on the oxygen they produce and there life depends on the carbon dioxide we and other mammals release. I often do a breath exercise recommended by Dr. Anthony Weil. You breathe in through your nose to the count of four and hold the breath inside to the count of seven and then release the breath through your mouth to the count of nine. Usually after three such breaths, I find myself yawning and relaxing. I can’t do this breath exercise without giving thanks for the oxygen I receive and finding joy in knowing that I’m giving back the carbon dioxide that Mother Nature so desperately needs. Each breath that we are privileged to take is a reminder that giving is enriching. Read More6 Reply Mica1 year agoMica“Let me count the ways” … Many! 💝🎁 🎁 … 6 Reply Linda1 year agoLindaTo know that I am helping someone is a great gift. 8 Reply Cathie1 year agoCathieAlways – Always, have I found that when we give – time, talent, or treasure – we have had unexpected returns or enrichment! *Inviting folks we don’t know to a holiday dinner wasn’t awkward but became a wonderful evening of sharing. *tutoring reading as a volunteer is amazingly gratifying * offering time and treasure to causes we believe in allows us to not only support those causes, but getting to know the folks is rewarding personally * when in a new city, volunteering my time has hel...Always – Always, have I found that when we give – time, talent, or treasure – we have had unexpected returns or enrichment! *Inviting folks we don’t know to a holiday dinner wasn’t awkward but became a wonderful evening of sharing. *tutoring reading as a volunteer is amazingly gratifying * offering time and treasure to causes we believe in allows us to not only support those causes, but getting to know the folks is rewarding personally * when in a new city, volunteering my time has helped me meet new friends There is always some return or enrichment to self when one gives. You only need look. Read More9 Reply kds6181 year agokds618I give with the intention to make someone’s day special and meaningful. Giving is in my nature. Everyday I plan to do at least one act of kindness. Giving is a selfless act and honestly we need to see more of it especially now. I don’t ever give with the intention of getting anything back nor should anyone. 7 Reply Toni1 year agoToniIn giving I have the opportunity of being of service or connecting to something that is deeper than my normal capacity to feel love towards someone or something. It’s a contribution, and action step. It enriches me by moving beyond my self limiting awareness. 6 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioWhen I give, I don't have the intension of getting anything out of it, but it happens just the same. When I give, it reinforces my sense of abundance and gratefulness (I have more than I need, therefore I can give). When I gave my time to three new kids, I wasn't thinking about what I could get out of it, I was just thinking of how I could be there for them. What I got in return was family, love, joy. When I give by teaching or physically giving items to neighbors, students, friends... I ...When I give, I don’t have the intension of getting anything out of it, but it happens just the same. When I give, it reinforces my sense of abundance and gratefulness (I have more than I need, therefore I can give). When I gave my time to three new kids, I wasn’t thinking about what I could get out of it, I was just thinking of how I could be there for them. What I got in return was family, love, joy. When I give by teaching or physically giving items to neighbors, students, friends… I get community, and a larger family. Again, this isn’t my intention, but the movement of caring and help definitely makes for a better world. Some giving will come back and some won’t but it really doesn’t matter. Somewhere, somebody will be paying it forward elsewhere. In the past, people gave to me in a way I could not return at the time, but I treasure it, and it has had meaning in my life, and I am grateful to them. My brother used to hate Christmas. He had a lot of emotional baggage with it but particularly he hated the gift exchanging and materialism. One year, I suggested he think about it like the Pacific NW Indians… like a potlatch… a way of “redistributing wealth” and caring for the community. Rather than buying so much and giving so much to those who have plenty, or giving beyond our means to feel socially acceptable, you give more thoughtfully and purposefully. I also encouraged him to “throw out the rules” and find celebrations that he could look forward to, like an annual Christmas Eve walk. He now enjoys Christmas. Read More7 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleLoved your brother story. Finding new celebrations is a great idea:) 1 Reply SK1 year agoSKThe enrichment comes as a sense of peace and the knowing of how fortunate I’ve been in my life to be able to “pass it on” in financial ways, spiritual ways, friendship ways, mentoring ways. I think of all the people put onto my path to enrich my life over the years, that I am humbled to be able to do the same. I know others have had way more challenges than I’ve ever had to face, so, when I can help, I help. 10 Reply Mike S1 year agoMike SOddly enough the first thought that came to mind about giving and the experience of it I recall many times feeling a sense of humility. In the presence of those who are really in need and when I have something significant to offer, This situation remind me of the blessings in my life and how fortunate I am and with that comes a sense of humility. In a way there’s a joy in that experience. 8 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2022, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
