The End of Round 4 - YES to Receiving

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Comment by genuine, wwt, welcomer on November 1, 2009 at 9:58am

I love the lesson from Elly Rose's grandma.
Graciously receiving is a gift ...

Comment by LuckyGirlJulie on November 1, 2009 at 9:29am

Lubabat! I'm still learning the grace of receiving. It's difficult, but as I practice the intentional giving, learning to receive seems a bit easier. Have a wonderful day!

Comment by Elly Rose on November 1, 2009 at 6:57am

My Grandma taught me to be gracious when receiving a gift. On my birthday, toward the end of Grandma’s life she gave me money. Now I didn’t need the money. She did though, so I tried to not take the gift. She told me that she had been saving up for this moment, and I was not to ruin it with my pride. She asked me to let her have the dignity to give what she knew she could give. She told me she needed the blessing that came from giving and asked that I would not be a part in withholding the blessing from her. She asked me always to remember that when we are receiving a gift, our attitude in acceptance was a gift itself. Just how did she know so many years ago I would need to know those things for this challenge? Even with this lesson so long ago, I did have to relearn to receive gracefully. You have brought this to my mind again. Thanks.

Comment by Dawn wwt on November 1, 2009 at 6:31am

it really is hard to learn to receive joyfully and with an open heart. i have a long way to go. thanks for sharing your experience. hope you had a great Halloween. Hugs, Dawn

Comment by Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador on November 1, 2009 at 5:42am

Letting life Love you, into round five!

Comment by Harriet on November 1, 2009 at 5:13am

you found a great give to yourself and others- the honor and joy of receiving! wishing you the best in round 5!

Comment by Joyful Pixie on November 1, 2009 at 4:02am

Receiving has always been difficult for me, too, but I'm learning! :o)

Comment by Paula Swenson on November 1, 2009 at 1:32am

So many of us have been taught that it is "polite" to refuse gifts-- isn't it lovley to discover it isn't true and unleash the true magic of giving and receiving? Lovely gift to yourself and the world! :-)