The Law of Giving and Receiving
The best gift you can give is to leave someone feeling a little lighter than he or she was before your interaction. When your intention is to expand happiness, every action of either giving or receiving becomes nurturing and fulfilling.
"Today I will open the door of my calmness and let the footsteps of Silence gently enter all of my activities. I will perform all duties serenely, saturated with peace." ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
The greatest contribution we can make to the well-being of those in our lives is to have peace in our own hearts. Our state of being broadcasts expansion or contraction to every sentient creature within our midst. When our hearts are filled with gratitude and our minds are brimming with enthusiasm, everyone we encounter leaves our space feeling a little bit lighter than when they entered it.
As we expend less energy upholding our self-importance, we gain access to the creative and nurturing flow of our own nature. Reverence for life and simple appreciation for the gift of living subtly remind others not to take themselves too seriously. Cultivating an inner attitude of ease and acceptance, we ride the inevitable waves of life with passion and wonder.
Knowing at the core of your being that life moves from the shore of beginnings to endings, and back again, you can relax and enjoy the ride. When the water is turbulent, remind yourself and the others on your boat to
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