Tis the Season

It has begun!  The holiday season is now upon us.  Tis the season for giving… and receiving.

If I had to guess, I’d bet that you are the kind of person who is good at giving.  You like to give.  Giving feels good and you enjoy seeing others having nice things or experiencing fun things in their life.

Now, I wonder, are you a good receiver too?  In the past, I was not a good receiver.  If someone gave me something (an actual thing or even their wonderful energy) I would feel not good inside.  I would feel embarrassed, obligated or some other not very good emotion.  Ultimately, I now know, I didn’t feel worthy of receiving what good came my way.

I had to learn how to be a receiver.  I learned you cannot give what you do not possess.  You cannot give from an empty cup.  Wow!  What an amazing and important lesson that was for me.

I have a simple formula for being a good receiver.  Just say, “Thank you.”