Comments on: Are You Giving Without Expectation?

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:39:33 +0000

Thanks for posting this article. I’ve grown over the past year to understand many years of ups and downs as a result of my own expectations. As many of us in Western society ‘think’, happiness is about achievements and the success of personal goals. I’ve learnt that this really isn’t the case, and that ridding my life of expectations such as being in a happy relationship or having a big house leads to me being a much happier person.
I’m now able to do many things that I couldn’t before, such as walking up people and complimenting them without feeling the need for them to return words. I’m not longer scared of what the future holds because I live day by day and achieve what I can without expectation.
I could describe many ways in which this way of life has changed me for the better!

By: Experience the Gift of Giving

Experience the Gift of Giving — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:27:49 +0000

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By: sytiva

sytiva — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:05:02 +0000

This is so true.. especially if it is from a true place of caring. Never a need to gain a return. Just the experience of true caring would be enough. Even if you found a place of deception, you can forgive and still give if you believe in good grace.. If you give to get then you are on a wrong foot. If you give to inspire, create, and see a person grow then the job is already gifted to the universe. I truly believe that.. LIVE ON I say.. be the best you can be..

By: The Struggle between Greed and Compassion

The Struggle between Greed and Compassion — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:59:03 +0000

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By: Daniel Brenton

Daniel Brenton — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:42:24 +0000

Jonathan –

Hopefully this doesn’t come off as too “lofty” (or … yeesh … arrogant) but it appears to me that finding an authentic way of contributing in life that resonates within oneself is an expression of this same principle. The “mission” makes it possible to develop a relationship with the goal that allows one to give more freely and devote more directed, personal energy than one thought possible before.

My two cents …

– Daniel
Daniel Brenton recently posted..I’m Grateful I’ve Learned the Meaning of Gratitude

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:40:52 +0000

Nice perspective Matt. Sometimes it is an investment in humanity in general.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:39:54 +0000

The wisest man who ever lived said that there was more happiness in giving than there is in receiving. Interestingly, he did not say that this would guarantee a trouble free way of life, only that we would experience a deep sense of happiness that would not be possible otherwise. Giving is by nature a vulnerable position, while selfishness and greed are defensive and closed.