Do You Give To Get?

“Let us not refuse the help, happiness, and joy that others may bring us, or that we can give to others.” Maxwell Maltz

The Law of Reciprocity says if you give something to someone, they will be inclined to give you something back. So, what id we all chose to give help, happiness, and joy? What would our world look like? And how do you do that with difficult and challenging people?

I experienced that this week! I interacted with a challenging person. She wasn’t trying to give me help, happiness, or joy. She was operating out of her own fear and belief in her process, and unable to take in a new idea. Know anyone like that?

My overall motivation in life is to help people see their own awesomeness and to grow. When someone chooses to discount both of those things, they won't’ last long around me!

I didn’t need to be defensive or criticize or change what I was doing for her. I am secure in who I am as a person. However, I DID need to show help, happiness, and joy! I asked a couple of questions to get her thinking and then sent her on her way with blessings and no animosity in my heart. AND I’m leaving the door open for the possibility of her coming back to me in the future.

So what about you? Do you only give to get or do you give when there’s no chance of a return to you? I’m not saying one option is better than the other- just choose who you WANT to be and move forward!

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