We so often believe that we must get before we can give. This stagnates
us because the first law of the universe is complete giving. It follows that
when we tune into the law of receiving we come to the understanding that we
must first give before we can receive.
The universe is overflowing with
absolute abundance, but to tap into that abundance and have it flowing towards
us, we must first enter the flow by contributing our own part.
The
Law of Giving
The Law of Receiving should really be called the Law of Giving. The
Bible says "Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed
down, shaken together, running over." When we give the universe
immediately responds to us because we enter the flow of the law of life.
So often we believe that we have to have it all figured out, we have to
have a big number in the bank account before we can participate in the Law of
Giving. But this is completely opposite from the truth. Because giving is the
first law of the universe, if we focus on getting, we flow in opposition to
that law, and we congest our own growth toward the good.
Everyone has something to give all the time. There is something special
in each one of us that is unique to each individual that can be given to the
universal pool of goodness. We can give our time, our talent, our love, our
loyalty, our service, our knowledge, our thoughts to others every day.
So often we concentrate on receiving, money in particular. Raymond
Holliwell said, "When we give our best in some useful service, forgetful
of self, concentrating on the joy of giving instead of concentrating on the
returns, we find that our purpose and the purpose of money have blended and we
come together in righteous and eternal good."
Tithing
Tithing is the law of a tenth-giving 10% of your income to some good
service to others. Scientists say that giving in a systematic way gives the
tither confidence in his own ability to give and receive. It surely gives the
tither additional confidence, but the truth of the matter is that whoever gives
in a systematic way is tapping into the primary law of the universe.
However, if the giver gives in order to receive, it is not true giving,
and the flow of life cannot come toward him. We must give with the attitude
that we are giving the universe our share in the ever flowing abundance of
life.
Without that attitude we are out of alignment with the flow of the Law of
Receiving.
It's
Not Only About the Money
While the Law of Receiving is true for money, it is true for everything
else as well. People are lonely, poor and depressed because they do not give
and do not tap into the Law of Receiving. Even if we only have a few dollars,
we still have a few cents to give. But even without money, we always have
something special inside of us that is ready to be shared with others: our
love, understanding, appreciation, energy, and the power of our positive
thoughts toward others all the time.
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