In this time of giving, I’m reminded of a lesson from A Course In Miracles, “to give and to receive are one in truth.”

Initially, this can seem like an impossible statement, because if I have a sweater and I give it to you, then I no longer have that sweater, right?

Right!

But what if, on an energetic level, giving and receiving were the same thing?

In other words, what I give to you, love, joy, peace, friendship, I am also extending to myself.

I find that this idea reminds me of my Reiki training. When I received my certification, I was taught that, the energy of healing that extends from me to you- me being the conduit of this flow- is also healing me!

In other words, I’m giving you Reiki AND receiving it simultaneously.

Does that make sense?

This idea seems especially accessible this time of year as we are in the throes of giving and receiving gifts, largesse, love and connection.

Have you ever had this experience: you’re super excited to give a gift to someone because you KNOW they’ll love it, and when you see them open it - the look on their face, the smile, the joy- also gifts you! It’s such a feeling of inner joy, and deep satisfaction.

So rather than reject this notion out of hand (that giving and receiving are one), allow yourself to feel into it and see what comes to you!

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