The Art of Receiving: What It Takes to Let in Good Stuff [PsychCentral.com]

Samantha Sangenito 9/21/154:00 AM

We’re taught that giving is superior to receiving. Valuing giving is a helpful corrective to human narcissism. Seeing what others need to be happy is a beautiful act of kindness, which also fulfills us as nothing else can.

But receiving is an equally noble endeavor. When someone extends their attention and caring toward us, how deeply do we let it in? Can we allow ourselves to be nourished by another’s act of kindness? Receiving deeply not only nurtures us, but it also honors the giver. It makes them feel that they made a difference in our life.

Being mindful of the following might deepen your capacity to receive, which brings more fulfillment to your life...

[For more of this story, written by John Amodeo, go to http://psychcentral.com/blog/a...o-let-in-good-stuff/]

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