It's better to give than receive...

I'm a firm believer in that principle of Jesus. I prefer to give more than to receive but appreciate it if I get something I really need or can use. This week I gave my bike to a neighboring family so that they could enjoy it. I decided that I didn't really need the bike as I will be doing more walking from now on. This way I can enjoy the surroundings much more. And if I really want to go for a bike ride I'm sure they will let me borrow it. I always feel good when I give and so far I have never regretted giving.

hi jj! the last things i gave away were two books authored by John Grisham, my recently bought books, The Testament and The Brethren which i really enjoyed. it so happen that one of my friends also likes John Grisham and at that time, her birthday was coming up. and she was hinting that she would be delighted to receive any gifts from me. i wasn't able to give her any gifts last year and also on Christmas last year so i asked her what did she want. she told me she'd be happy with books. and then i asked her if she likes Grisham and thank God she likes him because i wouldn't have to look for a gift. at that time, i have already finished the books and i decided to give it to her since she haven't read it yet. so i gave it to her and i was glad because she was thankful and i hope she would like it as much as i like it. i don't regret giving the two books away because it was for a friend and i have read the books anyway. and i can always buy another Grisham books.

One of my friends offered to give me a big bag of soil for my flowers for the balcony. She knows that I cannot carry heavy things, so she would leave it to me at home. She didn´t want any payment but I wanted to give her something. I have some socks that I could not use, they are too tight for me, but they were perfect for her. So we had a win-win situation. She gave away soil that she didn´t need and I gave away two pairs of new socks.. Anyway, I have a plan. If the business opportunities I have online give a decent income, I want to use a part of it to help those who cannot buy the same food supplements that have saved me from some big health problems. So far I have not been able to do it very often yet, but we will see what happens in the future. There are many volunteer workers that use a lot of time to help others and many who are retired and have a very low income. Not all have the possibility to get the perfect food that would keep them healthy, so this alternative could help some - like it has helped many I know. This is a dream I have had a long time, and if God will, he may help me to fulfill that dream. I think helping others gives more joy than getting help..

It's a natural of me give things especially those i don't use it anymore. I give things that are still useful to others. I normally give it with my friends or to my god-daughter. And it feel great seeing people happy to received and saying "thank you" it lift my spirit high hehhe.. Love to give than to received.