
05/10/2025
We are often taught the value of giving. Sharing our time, talents, and resources, but few of us learn how to receive with the same grace. Accepting a gift, a compliment, or an act of kindness can feel uncomfortable, even undeserved. Yet, when we struggle to receive, we unintentionally deny the giver the joy of their generosity.
Just as giving strengthens our connections with others, receiving allows those connections to deepen in return. True receiving is not about taking, it’s about honoring the intention behind the gesture.
So next time someone offers you kindness, resist the urge to deflect or downplay it. Instead, allow yourself to receive fully, because in doing so, you’re not just accepting a gift, but also giving the giver the gift of being truly seen and appreciated.
It’s a beautiful kind of dance