Gifts of the Spirit

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April 11 , 2010

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Life has it’s own unique way of showing us that miracles do happen every day, often when you least expect them. The Divine Source wants to work in partnership with you to bring you miracles, abundance, and if it’s for your highest good - what you truly want and deserve. When I talk about source, I mean God, the Universe, or a Higher Consciousness. Many of you have been receiving these newsletters for some time, and in past newsletters I’ve written about the attitude of gratitude and giving back and I’m sure that most of you will have heard the expression: “It’s in giving that we truly receive.” It never ceases to amaze me how many people have no problem in ‘giving’ but surprisingly how many people have a difficult time accepting or learning to ‘receive.’ At one time I was right there with you, as I had a real issue when it came to letting anyone either give me something, or even do something for me!

Some years ago while living in Los Angeles, and just having ended a relationship, I was at a pretty low point in my life. I’d been forced to move to a small apartment and found myself will little money to support myself, not even enough to buy a bed, furniture, or even to fix up the small apartment. As a result, I learned to just get by - just like my parents did when I was a child barely making ends meet. Of course, at that time I wasn’t sitting there asking the Divine Source for a miracle, and I’m certainly not one to sit around complaining about what I don’t have. Yet miracles can, and in this case, do happen!

I’d only been living in the apartment for a few months when I met a new friend who was not only a brilliant and kind man, but also was a designer. I never asked him for anything, or for him to do anything. I think he just realized that he could help. He walked into my place, and I could see him looking around, but he said nothing. In a way, it was the silence, which said it all. Then, he just offered up suggestions of what I could do to improve my living conditions. He took it upon himself to buy supplies, fabric, drapes, furniture and anything he could to brighten up my dark small apartment. Suddenly, I had proper furniture instead of a wooden box for a table. I had nice curtains instead of a blankets nailed to the windowpanes.

I’m sure as you’re reading this, you’ll understand that I was so overwhelmed with his kindness, and being a giver myself my whole life, I didn’t know how to respond or to receive his generosity. Part of me knew I couldn’t do any of these things for myself for a while, yet it was just so hard to accept and receive his generosity. When he took me out for a meal, I would scan down the menu looking at the prices first for the least expensive thing to order. He glanced up at me, and I could see that he’d noticed what I was doing. A few days later, he sat me down and said: “John, please let me help you and give this to you as a gift.” I realized then that it was not about how much money he had, but he simply wanted to honor me with a gift that he was giving from his heart to a new friend. He’s been such a guiding influence in my life, and shown me that it’s totally okay to receive, and now some thirteen years later, it’s wonderful following the ‘Law of Abundance’ of being able to give and receive.

Another time, a friend of mine told me of an experience she’d had with one of her best friends. Once a week they would meet for breakfast and simply enjoy a meal together, talk and share in the ups and downs of each other’s lives. Every time the bill came my friend told me how she’d grab the bill and pay it. Time after time she would pay the bill, even if her friend argued to let her pay. Finally, her friend couldn’t take it anymore and asked her: “Rina do you feel good when you pay the bill?” Rina paused and said: “Yes, it makes me feel good that I can do this.” Her friend replied: “Well then why won’t you give me the chance or opportunity to feel the same way!?” Rina sat back and realized just what her friend had said. She got the message, and now they take turns in paying whenever they go out to eat. It’s a fair exchange of giving and receiving.

There are many reasons why people have a problem receiving. It could be because they have a hard time loving themselves and by not loving yourself, you can suffer from the “I’m not worthy” syndrome. Some people are conditioned from an early age to stand on their own two feet, and to do things for themelves, or simply they didn’t have the role models growing up.

It’s taken me a lifetime to learn to receive and I now tell my students, readers of my books, and people at my lectures, that to keep the river of abundance flowing, not only do you have to give back – but also you have to receive. It has to work both ways! Most people don’t realize by graciously receiving; whether it’s a gift, assistance, a helping hand or love – you’ll have more to give because the current of abundance will keep flowing freely.

As we enjoy this holiday season, please remember that it’s all about giving and receiving and sharing in each other’s lives. Accept graciously with a simple ‘Thank You’ or even sending a card can have such an impact. It sounds simple – but it works. Remember that when you receive with gratitude, someone wants to give to you, because you’re worth it.

Other ways that you can learn to receive are:

Say thank you to God, the Universe, and the Divine Source every morning before your feet touch the floor.

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Learn to even take words of encouragement and compliments gracefully and at face value. Try not to downplay the compliments or tell someone to stop when they’re trying to give to you.

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Whether you’re eating a meal, getting dressed, or even driving, remember to acknowledge how many people it took to bring that food, make those clothes, or manufacture the car you’re driving.

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Acknowledge yourself, pat yourself on the back once in awhile, and know the Divine Source wants to give to you – and by saying: “I love myself, I am open to the abundance of the Universe, and I am worthy,” will keep that river flowing!

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I want to end this email with a special and heartfelt message to everyone.

THANK YOU so much for your support, whether it’s through reading my books, listening to my radio show, or attending one my events this past year – or signing up for these newsletters. I appreciate and value your support, your love, and your generosity of spirit and all the strength it gives me.

I wish you all a Happy Blessed Holiday filled with love, health, and prosperity. I hope to see many of you again in 2010!

Blessings
John

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