I have a hunch that those of you reading this are the givers in your life. You are always providing your clients and customers with your services or the products you’ve created. You’re very likely the one responsible for this season’s holiday arrangements. You’ve bought the gifts, wrapped them and written sentiments on the cards. Takes one to know one, right?
I also suspect that you may have a bit of a hard time taking in the magic of what you’ve created, the abundance you’ve poured out that is heading back your way in the form of love, appreciation, kindness and a gift or two. That’s me, too.
So, just for today, take it in. Allow it to wash over you. Receive.
In July my kids all contributed to a spa gift certificate for my birthday. They also added that when I redeemed it, they would like to get together with me for a drink or dinner afterward. I saved that treat until yesterday.
I went into New York to Cornelia with an attitude of receiving. I was going to allow myself to be totally pampered. Bring it on! I gave myself oceans of time, had a watsu treatment, a facial and a shampoo and comb-out. I had lunch in the relaxation lounge, sat in the steam room and fully and deeply relaxed.
Dinner last night with my entire family was bliss. I am so blessed. And today I’m inspired to encourage you to take in the gifts you’ve been given and fully experience the joy of receiving.
OH OH OH………thank you for the biggest reminder of the season Jane. I could ‘feel’ your beauty and joy of receiving such a gift from your loved ones that its not so much about the kind of gift than it is about the ALLOWING of receiving…………and to baske in that receiving no matter what the form may be. thank you for being a gift in my life. xo
u are blessed-u know how to give all and take all and effuse balance to those of us lucky enough to know u…
@Donna and Elaine
Joyfully received! Thank you for your comments.
guess what i awoke to xmas morning as a gift from my husband but a day at the Aqualina spa in sunny isles Florida after my two trade shows this january !! i cried. simply cried as i sat still in the ‘reciever’ mode and just cried……..joy. thanks for the reminder of receiving . it is something we givers very seldom rejoice in….even if it’s in the simple or big things…ahhhhhhh
@Donna
That’s a gift that keeps on giving–your joy at receiving it on xmas, the joy of looking forward to it throughout your shows, and the bliss of actually experiencing that day. Wise man!