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The Abundant Joy of Giving

Guest post by: Duane Hatfield

Article Overview: A friend of mine, John Jackson, uses the statements “do something good for someone else knowing there is no way they can ever repay you”. This is an action we can all accomplish but normally the person knows who is doing the giving.

The Abundant Joy of Giving

A friend of mine, John Jackson, uses the statements “do something good for someone else knowing there is no way they can ever repay you”. This is an action we can all accomplish but normally the person knows who is doing the giving. Though we get to share in their pleasure the “Thank You” they return is our due payment. An action done for others secretly without the possibility of acknowledgement usually gives more contentment. Many times we do this but we still feel the need to tell others about it. Often this is done to receive the approval of others and to verify in our own minds how good we are. There is nothing wrong with sharing your experiences but the basis of the act is lost when we do.

The giving of ourselves to others is good but the reward is sweeter when it’s anonymous. Giving is a blessing in its self, because it is sharing our own blessings. The fullness of it will greater when we receive the inner satisfaction of charity. The idea of caring for someone, knowing they can’t return the favor is precious. When it is not acknowledged we enjoy the inner delight of watching them being lifted up without us receiving any credit. They remain the center of attention and the overcoming of their adversity is their point of praise. This is one reason we support organizations in cash or through other people, the donator remains undisclosed.

So when you do for someone else and don’t tell anyone about it you reveal the abundant joy of giving within yourself.

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