Giving of yourself to those who do not appreciate it or who take advantage of it is akin to stealing. They are not stealing from you, but rather you are stealing from others. By giving your most precious resources, your time and attention, to people who do not value what you are giving, you are … Continue reading Giving That Matters
No one likes to feel taken advantage of, least of all for being generous. It is embarrassing and painful. But it does not mean you should stop being generous, simply that you should be more discerning with your generosity. Generosity was and is not the problem. The problem is the persons to whom you are … Continue reading Refocusing Generosity
When you live a life according to spiritual principles, good things will inevitably come your way. Life will still be difficult, painful, and heartbreaking at times, but it will more often be joyful, rewarding, and purposeful. The gifts of the spirit are many and they are great. These gifts are meant to be shared, however; … Continue reading Spiritual Hoarding
It is difficult to know what brings us joy when we are in survival mode. From a psychological, emotional, or physical posture of fight or flight, joy is not possible. Survival demands one hundred percent of our energy and attention, and leaves nothing in reserve for our happiness. Our mental, emotional, and physical well-being will … Continue reading Surviving Fear
There is no depth without openness. There is no openness without vulnerability. There is no vulnerability without risk. In order to experience the depths of love, of joy, and of intimacy, we must be willing to risk also experiencing the depths of pain, sorrow, and loneliness. For what makes life so precious is death. And … Continue reading A Life of Depth
