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Giving and Receiving

The Word YES

Laura Bushnell | Posted 03.20.2013 | GPS for the Soul
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Laura Bushnell

Mothers are often so busy doing that they do not take the time to just simply receive their children's love. Take a minute and say YES to yourself and YES to them.

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Lame Christmas Gifts: It Is Harder to Receive Than to Give

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 03.04.2013 | Comedy
Read More: Regifting, Macaroni Art, Gifts, Lame Christmas Presents, Faking It, Christmas Gifts, Giving and Receiving, Comedy News
Maggie Van Ostrand

I am like the mother who gave her son two ties for Christmas. He went to the hall mirror, put on one of them, and turned to show her how it looked, "What," she said disappointedly, "You didn't like the other one?"

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Giving and Receiving Are the Same

Linda Noble Topf | Posted 01.20.2013 | Healthy Living
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Linda Noble Topf

As a person with illness and in a wheelchair for many years, I am so frequently on the receiving end of other people's attention that I often forget there are many ways I can give.

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Giving And Receiving With Grace

Rita Schiano | Posted 02.07.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Holiday Cheer, Consciousness, Mindfulness, Golden Rule, Giving and Receiving, Buddhism, Redroom, Gratitude, Happiness, Healthy Living News
Rita Schiano

When we give to others, we give without expectation of reward. We give without attachment to either the gift or the recipient. The practice of giving is thought to be one of the most basic human virtues, a testament to the depth of our humanity.

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'Tis The Season! Are You A Giver Or A Receiver?

YourTango | Posted 11.15.2011 | Women
Read More: Holidays, Yourtango, Social Support, Relationships, Giving and Receiving, Relationship Study, Holiday Gifts, Health Benefits, Women News

'Tis the season to be giving and receiving! And no, I'm not talking about sex, although you wish I was. Actually, I'm talking about a recent UCLA s...

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The Best-Kept Secret Behind Gifts Of Love

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Cara Barker

Think back on the greatest gift you've ever received. What was it? Now, give the gift exchange a 180 degree turn, and remember the favorite gift you've ever given?

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The Gratitude And Grace Of Elizabeth Edwards

Rev. Meg Riley | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Read More: Gratitude, Winter Solstice, Elizabeth Edwards, Thanksgiving, Giving and Receiving, Overcoming Unfairness, The Onion, Elizabeth Edwards Gratitude, Blessings of Life, Gift of Life, Religion News
Rev. Meg Riley

Elizabeth Edwards' courage and grace in living her life, and facing her death, puts all of our petty concerns into sharp perspective for a clear moment.

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