The Important Art of Receiving.

kim Wymer
14 minutes ago
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Why Allowing Yourself to Receive is Just as Important as Giving.

Hello Light workers,

It feels so nice to help, to support, or to offer kindness, doesn’t it?

But have you noticed how difficult it can be to be to accept support, love, or even compliments without feeling guilty, awkward, or like you have to feel worthy or "earn it”?

Some of us have been bought up this way, I know I was.

Why does receiving Feel so hard?

We live in a world that looks up to independence, hard work, and relying on our selves.

Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the belief that

“I must do it all myself.”

So when someone offers help, or when opportunities come in, we might resist

We downplay compliments, refuse offers of support, or push away abundance with thoughts like,

“I don’t deserve this,” or “I don’t want to be a burden.”

But the truth is.. receiving is not a weakness.

Receiving is balance.

The Balance of Giving and Receiving

Think of yourself breathing.

You can’t only breathe out.

You must breathe in, too.

Giving and receiving are just like that, two halves of the same cycle.

When you allow yourself to receive,

You give others the gift of giving to you. (And they feel good too)

You open the door to love, opportunities, and abundance.

You show the universe you’re ready and worthy to accept more blessings.

Now that sounds better doesn’t it?

How to Practice Receiving.

Here are some ways to open up your ability to receive.

Start with compliments. Instead of brushing them off, simply say, “Thank you.”
Accept help without guilt. When someone offers support, see it as love, not burden.
Notice abundance around you. Be open to receiving small joys, a smile, a kind word, or the beauty of nature.
Allow yourself to rest. Receiving isn’t only about gifts, it’s about giving yourself permission to recharge.
Affirm you are worthy. Try repeating: “I am open to receiving love, support, and abundance.”