I have been on the receiving end of so much kindness, which was difficult for me at first. At times, my financial situation is not the best. But with that comes a great lesson in gratitude, budgeting, and deciding what is and what isn't important.
A few times I've had to say no, cancel, or put things off a week. Because of my shortage on money, I had to cancel a massage, which is something I like to treat myself to regularly. When my beautiful masseuse Lisa heard about this, she offered me a massage at a highly discounted price. At first this made me uncomfort
able, fearing that she would think that perhaps I was looking to get...of course I wasn't, I was just being honest about my situation. I finally accepted her offer, remembering that I deserve kindness, too.
Then I noticed a friend of mine selling her old exercise bike, which was perfect for me, as I was looking to replace our broken one. I told her I would take it and had planned to pick it up last week when I had the money, but then life got in the way:). When I finally got the time to go pick it up, I realized my financial shortcomings again. I asked her if she could hold onto it for one more week, as then I'd have the funds again. She was happy to do this, but instead she insisted on offering me the bike as a gift. Another opportunity presents itself to teach me how to receive with grace and dignity
I continue to slowly learn how to accept the kindness of others. In fact, the lines between giving and receiving are beginning to blur.
A few times I've had to say no, cancel, or put things off a week. Because of my shortage on money, I had to cancel a massage, which is something I like to treat myself to regularly. When my beautiful masseuse Lisa heard about this, she offered me a massage at a highly discounted price. At first this made me uncomfort
able, fearing that she would think that perhaps I was looking to get...of course I wasn't, I was just being honest about my situation. I finally accepted her offer, remembering that I deserve kindness, too.Then I noticed a friend of mine selling her old exercise bike, which was perfect for me, as I was looking to replace our broken one. I told her I would take it and had planned to pick it up last week when I had the money, but then life got in the way:). When I finally got the time to go pick it up, I realized my financial shortcomings again. I asked her if she could hold onto it for one more week, as then I'd have the funds again. She was happy to do this, but instead she insisted on offering me the bike as a gift. Another opportunity presents itself to teach me how to receive with grace and dignity
I continue to slowly learn how to accept the kindness of others. In fact, the lines between giving and receiving are beginning to blur.
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- Posted by brindlegirl
- Mar 15, 2020
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
eckyssister wrote: Reminds me of the song "Nature Boy" by Nat King Cole - the chorus is ""The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return" ... I too often find it hard to open myself to receive love from others - whether a gift, compliment or even at times relationships. Opening yourself to receive allows others to give. Good job Brindle!
kat94 wrote: For all that you do for others, you deserve all the kindness in the world ♥
wavingatyou wrote: Accepting kindness is a kindness itself :) A lot of people do havedifficulty with this Well done! All the best <3
deepee wrote: If you were given these things for a discount or free, it was meant to be.When you give, you always get back.
pluto178 wrote: You are allowing others to make random acts of kindness themselves if we only allow ourselves to do it to others it becomes unbalanced..........you give a lot you have to be prepared to accept kindness in return and so the ball keeps rolling. Well done you have allowed them to feel good about themselves to me thats as massive as helping others is. x
Mish wrote: Accept the kindness you so deserve....it is the universe sending your good back to you x
melnotes wrote: Agree with all the above comments, you deserve this brindle and what goes around comes around, sounds to me like its your turn to receive. Enjoy :)
