It's Better To Give Than Recieve - Or Is It?

It is better to give than to receive.

If you are a strong person, chances are you believe this wholeheartedly. Which means you also probably believe you should always be competent, never make mistakes and always be strong. Or that you should only receive when you have something to give in return.

The problem with this attitude is that when you are in a situation where you don’t have a choice, and must receive, you are likely to feel humiliated, incompetent, weak, or needy.

It’s disconcerting because it challenges your self-image.

It’s easier to give than to receive, but not necessarily better.

9 reasons receiving is good

It reminds you that you’re not in charge
It keeps you humble
You allow others the opportunity to feel the pleasure of giving
You get to experience gratitude
You develop a realistic self-image
You create a space for others to shine
You begin to understand the stuff of true strength
You become a more well-rounded person
Your relationships become richer

It's not always good to give. Giving when people can help themselves takes away their power and opportunity to grow, and keeps them dependent.

What’s important is knowing when to give and when to receive.

There’s a time to give and a time to receive. When it’s your time to receive, just say “thank you.” And allow yourself to feel the pleasure of gratitude that naturally arises when you understand that at times, it’s better to receive than to give.