The Art of Giving

If there is any skill that I would like to excel in or even teach my son, is the art of giving.

Yes …. The Art of Giving!

Recently I met a pretty girl at the salon. She looked very anxious. As I got my haircut done, I kept observing her in the mirror. She was constantly glancing at her phone. Later I excused myself and asked her if everything was okay. She replied that she was awaiting her result that was expected any moment . She added that her future would depend very much on that report card. I just comforted her and asked her to keep smiling, keep faith in herself, all shall be well. Next moment she smiled at me as I left the place. 

A Few weeks later when I revisited the salon, the same pretty face greeted me with a smile. This time, she looked so vibrant and happy. She came, hugged me and said, “That day your words were something I really needed to hear, Aunty. Thank You so much! “

Have you come across similar incidents where people text or call or email to retell your words spoken to them at times which have escaped from your memories?

(Well yeah I do forget … sometimes a lot !)

 It feels so wonderful to know that your words help people in certain times or situations in their life and then they reach out to tell you so. Or they remember and acknowledge them!  Isnt it?

Nicer is the feeling that your words touched their heart, comforted them, acted as feel good factor, gave them courage or helped getting a smile on their face in whatever situation they were in that moment of time.

WHAT CAN I GIVE TODAY? 

Such an important question to ask MYSELF each day.

Can I offer anything other than materialistic things, food or clothes?

Hmm.. actually Yes! I can and so can you! 

Some of them are Hope, encouragement, love, advice, time,  appreciation, ideas 

There have been times when I have had no one to listen to me, to caress me and no one to celebrate with. It is not because no one was available or free, but because I chose not to talk to anyone at that time. I did not allow myself help. I didn’t celebrate!

I want to let you know that it is absolutely okay to be with oneself but do give permission to yourself to receive love and accept it. There are good souls who will show up for YOU, because you matter to them and they love you. There is so much the universe or divine is sending in for us. We just need to be open, receptive and aligned

And ofcourse, Be all-giving, with your heart and soul, whatever and how much ever you are capable of giving!

We are all ready to donate food, clothing and other materialistic stuff which is needed. I am not denying you to do that. But how often do we think about giving or offering  encouragement, love, our time by just being there to listen without judging, saying kind words, giving a hug or a smile? Maybe some people really just need this and not the things you give! 

In hospitals, in waiting queues, at the airport, in banks and so many other places these small acts of giving or to say acts of kindness can be miraculous. And it isn’t even necessary to know the receiver! 

Some acts should just flow without judgments or no intellect interference (hehe), and yeah no expectations, flowing just from your heart, your gut or maybe intuition. 

The more you give, the more joyous you feel within. 

Give, without expectations or an agenda of getting something in return! That is true giving!

Learn The Art of Giving truly!

So what are you giving today?