Are we giving because we want to, because it's our responsibility?
Or are we giving because we feel obligated, guilty, ashamed, or superior? Are we giving because we feel afraid to say no?
Are the ways we try to assist people helpful, or do they prevent others from facing their true responsibilities?
Are we giving so that people will like us or feel obligated to us?
Are we giving to prove we're worthy?
Or are we giving because we want to give and it feels right?
4 comments:
giving is as much a part of me as breathing, so I like to think I give because I want to give...
if someone asks me to take on an obligation that involves too much time or effort or i am uncomfortable with, i have learned to say no
in order to keep my life in balance...
no is as good a word as yes. in my estimation,
both should be applied liberally throughout one's life...
yes, yes
sometimes, no, no, no
sometimes
yes, sometimes
no...ha!, hmmmm...once or twice
no
most of the time.
I always knew there was no altruism, family values education I suppose.
Ah.....the differences between being a resource and an enabler, a support and a doormat, a giver and a manipulator....
Much Love Mel...
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