no sacrifice needed
July 8th, 2008. Published under reflection. Comments.
A short reflection… and a question.
In making life a win-win for everyone, I think that we must get creative and find the unexpected solutions to where everyone benefits from what you do. And it’s not just about win-win. To give of yourself without exception to everyone out there can leave you empty-handed. To give it all to yourself without consideration to others cheats them out of your gifts.
Where is the spot in your life where giving goes to ways: to others and yourself?
Are you sacrificing your own passions and talents in order to give to your kids? What kind of example is that setting for them. Should they be creative and happy and passionate about what they’re doing only up to a certain age and then give it all up so their kids can be creative and on and on until they grow up? Who is really benefiting in that scenario?
In every relationship you have, take a hard look at where you’re taking from the other person, or taking from yourself in order to make what you think is the right relationship. I challenge you to find the place(s) where you can give in both ways.
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