To give is to receive

Me too always believe in sharing and helping other as much as i can without expecting any reward and i always get back much more than what i have spent. I am studying my own religion deeply now a days and Allah says that "i can forgive if you hurt me by disobeying my teachings but i will never forgive if you will hurt other humans with your attitude and behavior until that person by himself will forgive you"

This is a wonderful habit that everyone should practice or at least do once in a while. I do this whenever I have the power to do so in my own little ways. For example, I don't sell my clothes and my other stuff if I don't like it anymore. I always make it a point to give it to friends or relatives who want it. If not, I always give it to charity. I never make any money out of my old stuff. Every year, I also visit an orphanage, usually during December. When I go, I always bring tons of rice and canned food or instant noodles and some juice to give to them. I know it is not a lot but I feel good in somehow helping them.

When we help someone we don't expect them to pay us back the food all we all is that if one day they see us needing it..to help us out..It is always better to help/give then it is to receive it. It was nice of the friend to see that your son had a need for speakers and offer them to him.That is what it is all about..seeing a need and trying to help with it. my sister and her family is visiting and she will be at my house a few weeks..she is bring nothing but her clothes and the kids stuff..I just hope we don't run out of toilet paper..lol Right now she is in a hard spot..the bank foreclosed on her landlords house so she has to move and only a few days to do it.. so she is putting all her stuff in storage and coming to KY from Ohio and staying for a few weeks. My hubby don't make alot..so I am hoping with god's will we can provide for another family of 6 being here..

We always give when we have plenty to go around. My husband is always cooking to much for us to eat, so we share with our neighbor across the street. They are good to us as well, they are always giving my kids clothes and shoes. I love to give, but it's always nice to receive every once in awhile. My husband wishes we had more neighbors to share food with, because he loves to cook. He can turn anything into a wonderful meal, just wishes our kids would enjoy it as well.

Oh, yes. And I think it can snowball and become a very nice experience if each is in a good place and feeling the giving feeling. It is simply surprising how very giving and good people can be when they want to be. I think it is neat when little pockets of neighbors are like this too. Can be a very nice way to live.

Reciprocity is a good thing yet when something is given freely without the expectation of such there are any number of resulting rewards of various degrees.

I do find when I give something without thinking about myself (time, money...) that good things happen when I am not expecting them. And giving always make me happy anyway.

Yes. All the good will you send out into the world comes back to you.

I have found this to be true sometimes but not all of the time. I have given alot in my course of years. I do receive but it is usually not from the person that was gave to. It all works out somehow.

Though it's been said It's better to give than to receive. Still we can't resist the blessings from above. Others who received help from us may don't have something in return for the moment, but God is always there, by the time we'll be in need, He's always ready to give...

I am not very religious when it comes to tithes giving but I do admit that I am not the type to not share what I have. I love giving stuffs to people, or treating people to food trips, etc. And I always find joy when I get to share. I do not expect anything in return or sometimes I forget to expect anything in return. I am just thankful for every blessing that I receive but dont necessarily think that they are paybacks for a good deed that I have done. I agree that there is joy in sharing. A person who holds on to his wealth like there's none tomorrow is like believeing that there really is NONE for tomorrow.

Yes. I guess it's because that our minds work in the same wavelength that something good should be 'repaid' with something good even though we do not expect anything in return. Even when your son switches places with his friend, it will always work that way. I think it's natural that we want to simply express our gratitude.

Hi winterose,Yes, i agree with you for me it is beter to give than to recieve.Base on my experience i used to give to the needy as long as i can,without expecting in return. I do believe that when you help heartily to the needy God will be happy.As the saying says,what you sow is what you get.But most of the time, the litle thing you give,the return from God is more than you gave.Good luck!

Hi winterose, remember the motto, it is better to give than to receive. Well, that is really true coz when we give we dont usually expect to receive favors from that person. But if he want to return the favor it would be up to him. It means also that he appreciates our intention and he does not forget what we did. Lets just not forget that if the person cannot return the favor, it will be somebody or God himself will be the one to bless us. Christmas, is fast approaching and they said that it is the season of giving not a season of receiving. {em}

Often that does hold true for me. I love the feelings of being generous and it does seem that others love that feeling as well. How can I not share, when I certainly have enough?

My husband and I were talking about this, just a few minutes ago. He gave me $20 to pick up something at the store tomorrow which would comme nowhere near $20, and he nearly fell off of his chair when I asked him if he wanted change back. LOL I believe in giving what we can, and being pleased to receive, but not expecting it, however, I've also seen my husband and others get taken advantage of...a lot...because of this. I am somewhat generous, but overly cautious in order to protect myself. I give to those I know I can trust.

yes has happened to me too!

Yes it does. A few years ago, I learned my neighbor was out of work, single parent and struggling. I had a few extra dollars at the time and when I was out shopping, I bought some extra food for the family. I also let them use my phone and computer etc. Then I was the struggling one. This man worked in computers and knew that I was looking for one. He built me this one and charged me next to nothing for it. He also does repairs on it for free but it has only needed them once. Sometimes what I give and do for others only comes back to me in how it makes me feel as a prson and that is worth everything also.

Yes, I believe in that. But it doesn´t only happen with material things but with everything. Generosity means for me sharing oneself. That is, sharing my time, listening, being there for the people we know. The first gift I have recieved is to be loved. That is much more than enough. And of course, with that comes a lot of fringe benefits.. Take care!

You and your son sound like very caring people. I too think it far better to give than to recieve. About 1 1/2 years ago my family was in a natural desaster and lost everything we owned house and all. Even going threw it all we helped other desaster victims... i think its good for the kids to see yyou always have something to give even if you have nothing....you can give of your talents or abilities rather than money if you dont have any.