The Want of Others

by | Oct 22, 2013

The wants of others used to matter to me. I thought somehow they were mine to fulfill. At some point I decided that while my wants didn’t matter too much, other people’s were of paramount importance. I convinced myself I was being caring, or helpful, or...

Takers Gonna Take

by | Aug 8, 2013

It’s really lovely to know that through giving freely, I can inspire someone to be more giving.

Sometimes though, I encounter a person who consciously (or unconsciously) feels free to consistently take more than they give.

I need to watch my balance with them. For as much as I love to give, and to encourage it, I don’t enjoy feeling used.

With this kind of person, I need to check in with my giving self, and be honest about who they are and what they want from me.