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Don’t Make It Awkward
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“Thanks! I got it on sale.” Reader, Do any of these sound familiar? Why can receiving feel so difficult or awkward? Whether it’s a compliment, an offer, or a gift, how we respond says a lot about our inner stories.Maybe we’ve been made to feel guilty for taking, taught to be humble, or built our self-sufficiency so we never need to receive. All of those are valid. But when we start to look at the why, maybe it doesn’t have to feel so hard. Maybe we can be open to and welcome those opportunities to receive. Without clarifiers, “Thank you” can be a full sentence. Of course, there are also times we don’t want to receive 😒, like when someone’s “gift” feels more about them than you, or when what’s being offered carries a bit of negative energy.It’s more about discernment, taking in what feels good and not letting outside energy disrupt your inner steadiness. This month, I invite you to notice your relationship with receiving. One of the groups I run is exploring this theme right now. If you’d like to join us in your own life, check out the IRL section below. 👇 It’s simple but powerful: ✨Mindfulness IRLStart your morning with a mantra or intention to receive, something like: I let life support me in small, quiet ways.
I am open to receive with ease and gratitude.
I receive without overthinking or apology.
End your day reflecting on what you received and how it felt. You’ll strengthen your receiving muscle and start to notice the many small opportunities that show up each day. A few examples from my week:
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