Giving Without Expectations | by Madisyn Taylor Since giving and receiving are so intimately intertwined in our lives, we often expect that we can attract abundance by simply conducting ourselves in an openhanded fashion. Yet we find ourselves wallowing in disappointment when our ample generosity is not met with the expected results. The answer to this quandary lies in the expectations that, in part, initially prompted us to give. Though our intention is likely pure, we can unintentionally mar the beautiful experience of giving by focusing on what we will eventually receive in return. When we let go of the notion that we deserve to receive gifts based on giving gifts, bounty can once again flow freely in and out of our lives. When the gifts you give are laden down with expectations, they cease to be gifts and become units of exchange that you are, in effect, trading for some reward. Thus, the reciprocal laws of the universe err on the side of the giver who shares for the sake of sharing. You may have seen this simple truth at work in your own experience, perhaps when life's busyness prevented you from spending too much time contemplating the results your charitable actions would ultimately have on the lives of others. It was likely then that you received the greatest gifts in return for your kindness. If you have trouble divesting yourself of your expectations, you may need to reflect upon the root of your inability to act in the true spirit of giving. Each time you make a gift, whether spiritual or tangible, ask yourself if there is something you hope to receive in return. You may be surprised to discover that you expect to be repaid with an easy life, financial windfalls, or opportunities. To integrate this most selfless form of generosity into your life, you will have to let go of your need to be in control. Accepting that while like inevitably attracts like, it typically does so on an unobservable timetable. This can help you stop weighing the gifts you give against those you have received. Giving eventually becomes a profound joy that stands alone, separate from any and all conditions, and you will learn to appreciate the flow of reciprocal abundance as a gift in and of itself. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Dr. Shefali Tsabary Every parent desires a close and connected relationship with their children. Despite their greatest desire and intentions, this relationship is often rife with anxiety, conflict and stress. Instead of this relationship being joyful and empowered, it can become embittered and complex. Despite their parent's best intentions, children often grow up feeling misunderstood and invalidated. This disconnect is heartbreaking for parents who want nothing more than the closest bond with their offspring. There is a way to transform your relationship with your child from disconnection to the greatest connection. It requires a new perspective and way of engaging; through self-awakening and consciousness. In this course, you will be guided on a path that addresses the common causes of stress and anxiety and will learn ways to transform these into empowerment for all involved. Oprah calls Dr. Shefali's approach revolutionary because she offers a new perspective for parents that allows them to release their fears and need to control. After all, nothing has a more toxic effect on our children than the projection of our own needs, control and anxieties. Dr. Shefali shows parents how to extinguish their commonly-placed fears and transform them into tools for greater connection and liberation. This course will teach you, as a parent, to disentangle from negative interactions with your child and enter into a positive spiritual and emotional connection with them. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Chakras Made Easy 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 4. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 5. Conscious Parenting 6. Overcoming Body Stiffness 7. Fit and Fierce Over 40 8. From Codependent to Independent 9. Overcoming Body Shame 10. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
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