thoughts on giving



Giving when wrapped in a story, 
 no matter who sweet or kind it might appear to the recipient
is not really giving.

Giving when initiated by a should is an obligation,
 whether its internally or externally mandated.
And is not a gift.

I see Giving  as an acts of kindness
Sharing seems a better word
Where there is no ownership of the acts
Or implied expectations 
Nor can there be any
Without the gesture being transactional
A simple "you're welcome"
is sufficient.

And
There is no  ownership in expressions of love
Giving is an act of love

I recognize and accept my abundance by sharing. I do so with gratitude. And it becomes a sacred act of thanks to the Source of everything









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