Potent Giving

"Giving is the highest expression of potency."

-- Erich Fromm

True giving always arises out of strength. It is an overflowing, a flowering, an individual expression of an abundant universe.

True giving is not concerned with the attitude or gratitude of the receiver. It is not grounded in duty, guilt, or even, concern for results.

True giving is a spontaneous outpouring of trust. It is a dynamic facet of the jewel of Self, best activated and actualized by being in harmony with the One.

If there is a debate going on in your head, "Should I give? Should I not give? I don't know what to do," then don't give. True giving is never preceded by debate. Sometimes, in the process of true giving, you don't even know you gave! Only weeks, months or years later, when someone thanks you for giving of your time, energy or love, do you even recognize your actions as giving. At the time, they were just your natural, unadulterated response to whatever was arising.

But at other times, not giving is what is called for. At least not giving at the time, or in the form, that it was requested. To give or not to give is not a cognitive decision but an intuitive one. It should not be based on who has the slickest appeal, or what tugs most upon your heartstrings, but on where your energy wants to go.

So, today, just be aware. Watch yourself giving, not giving, or debating whether to give. Don't try and change anything, just watch. Feel within. Abide in your strength. See what happens.