Giving Plenty But Receiving Little
Is there such a thing as a burden when you are constantly the giver? In short, the answer is no. You cannot truly be a giver if you feel that it is a burden. Anything that you do for someone else has to be what you truly want to do without expecting something in return. You can only hold yourself accountable for your own actions. So, if you find yourself feeling that you are constantly giving plenty, but receiving little in return, start with yourself. Evaluate why you feel that way because a true giver will give and give because it is something that is truly in their heart. I used to think I was a giver, but over time I kept finding myself refusing to do things because it was never given back to me. Everyone knows what I’m talking about. I’m not going to call because you didn’t call, I’m not going to give you a birthday gift because you didn’t give me one, etc. This is what I call a transactional relationship. If you truly believe that you are giving, ...
