Tuesday; May 2
As a youngster I remember hearing people say, “We don’t take charity”. Back in the day, there seemed to be a pride in not only not needing help, but also in not wanting help. While I think there is value in a desire to being self-sufficient, I also believe that this type of mentality can have a negative impact as well. You see, when we are unwilling to accept help, that may also translate into being unwilling to offer help. If we could do it on our own, others should be able to as well. However, if we are willing to allow others to make our lives easier and better, we feel the love and want to pass it on to others. People who are gracious receivers can be some of the most benevolent givers. Yes, I realize the dangers of a sense of entitlement, but that’s not what we are talking about. There is a difference in “expecting” someone to help us and “allowing” someone to help us. When we are taught to receive with gratitude – we will develop into people who look for ways to give wit