Message #12794

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Part of having a good relationship is being able to accept the gifts others offer us.

Once a friend offered me the biggest gift, beyond my imaginings... I was able to

accept it because I was in desperate need.  I really needed help!  But, when others

have wanted to bestow something special upon me, say lunch for my birthday,

something that is "icing on the cake," I have trouble accepting it.  Why is it that

I will happily volunteer for service of all kinds for others but find it difficult to

accept a gift myself?  Maybe I need to feel more worthy...  more "worth it!"

Do you sometimes have trouble accepting gifts?

No trouble at all unless i know someone wants or will want something in return. How ever it is good to be cognizant that give /\ take works both ways. You can't keep taking  and expect not to give and if you give  give  give  and nothing is ever coming back you might consider finding other friends.

Steve