“It is as noble to receive as it is to give.”
~ Gandhi
When I began to understand the universe and the laws of attraction, I realized that I needed to change my perception of receiving. To manifest, one needs to receive graciously and without remorse or apology; otherwise, the universe will pass you by, providing for someone open to accepting its bounty.
Manifestation works on both physical and emotional planes; our intention must be clear, whether we seek things or situations. Because our thoughts are our reality, what we think or feel will consciously or subconsciously affect the outcome. Sometimes we aren’t aware of the thoughts that may harm our ability to attract what we seek. Even one kernel of denial or lack of acceptance in our belief system may hinder the desired result.
There are givers and takers in the world. I’m a giver. So, taking it made me uncomfortable; denying the need for any help, I thought I could manage on my own.
“Takers are self-focused and put their interests ahead of others’ needs. They try to gain as much as possible from their interactions while contributing as little as they can in return.”
Upon examination of old beliefs, I realized I had negative feelings associated with being a taker.
I knew I had to find a balance between the two to create the world I envisioned for myself. Examining the differences between the words ‘taker’ and ‘receiver’ gave me room to change my perspective.
A receiver is egalitarian, and the act of receiving is an exhibition of grace.
Here’s the catch. The universe recognizes that giving and receiving go hand in hand. Refusing the offering of someone who gives is an insult to that person and the laws of manifestation. We must provide what we want to receive.
Give happiness to those around you: family, friends, and strangers alike, and joy will return to you.
Love abundantly, and love will abound.
Enter into relationships with impressions of joy and abundance, and they will flourish accordingly.
Giving and receiving are partners. We need to honor both equally—the laws of attraction work when we balance with them. Therefore, if we do not receive graciously, we miss an opportunity to validate the giver, thwarting the universe’s manifestation.
Furthermore, giving with an open heart cannot exist without the ability to receive with an open heart. Giving freely opens a portal to abundance. The more we give, the more we receive, with one caveat: we cannot expect anything in return. The expectation of the payback puts the brakes on the flow of the universe.
Bask in the immense feelings of gratitude when you give your time, heart, or emotions graciously. Simply doing so will alert the universe that you are willing to receive. So when the reciprocity begins, here are ways to accept with grace.
The Art of Gracious Acceptance
A genuine thank you from your heart is all that is needed. And a follow-up expression of your gratitude, if you feel compelled, for how much you appreciate the gift, gesture, or sentiment.
Accept the gift or compliment without dismissing it with a wave of the hand. This is seen as an insult to the giver, and it also signals to the universe that you do not want effortless abundance.
Counter your urge to react with immediate reciprocation. This obligatory quality defeats the energy from the giver’s intent.
If you have an adverse reaction to something given, reflect on where this feeling dwells. Remember, it is the thought that counts. If it is something you do not like, do not want, or do not need, exchange it if possible or pass it on to someone who will appreciate it—remaining steadfast in gratitude.
Gifts, whether gestures or material, are blessings of the law of attraction. It is a beacon from the universe, alerting us that it has our back and our needs will always be met. Returning a service, compliment, or gift received with gratitude is a powerful statement about our willingness to accept those things we truly deserve.
Our consciousness creates our reality. To have, we must give; to give, we must receive. The fullness of life is unlocked directly with our ability to express gracious acceptance. Here’s to happy manifesting!
Accepting another person’s gift is allowing him to express his feelings for you.”
Alexander McCall Smith
