Amazingly, one of the most effective methods is actually one of the most underutilized. It's the universal law of giving, also known as tithing.
Tithing has many definitions depending on who you ask. Some say you must give to a religious institute, while others say it is where you have been spiritually fed. My belief is it is where I am called to give.
In the truest sense, when we give we must expect nothing in return. And as we give, it is essential to give with a sense of gratitude. Gratitude that we have something to give, gratitude that we are keeping the energetic flow moving and gratitude that we are helping others. Do this and watch what happens.
But remember, resist placing an expectation on how and when anything will come to you. Let it come in its natural order.
As you give, get into the "feeling" of being incredibly blessed. This feeling in and of itself will generate abundance and flow.
Granted, there will be many people who will resist this recommendation because they don't think they can give at this time. Is it that they can't or won't?
Sure, there are some people who are truly strapped due to any number of circumstances. All their money is being used to pay rent, put food on the table, pay bills and such.
However, often when we say we can't give it is that we really don't want to or we fear if we do, we will run out of money. It is the story we have told ourselves and others for so long we absolutely believe it to be true. Perhaps it is time to change the story.
If you are someone who knows how the law of giving and receiving works, you are likely very willing to give.
If you are one who fears there won't be enough or "now" just isn't the right time, I invite you to try one thing that can shift your fear into faith. That is, if you do it in earnest.
For a period of one week, think of one thing you can give up that costs only a few dollars. That's it, one thing.
Maybe it's that cup of coffee at the local cafe. Maybe it's that candy bar or soda you pick up each time you drive by a particular store. Maybe it's the impulse buy you make each time you are standing at the checkout at your grocery store.It can be just about anything. For one week, take the money you would have spent without really needing to and give it away.
One thing that helps greatly in this process is to quiet your mind and sense what your heart is saying. Who might benefit from even a dollar or two?
Remember, you must expect nothing in return. Not from where you give your money nor from any other source. Simply give because you want to give.
When we give in this spirit amazing things do happen. Guaranteed.
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In this Infinite life, there are Infinite possibilities. We can open ourselves to those possibilities by giving to others. It doesn't always have to be money. We can give our time and our attention. We can give our love. These are as important as money, but it still returns to us.
Posted by: Steve @Life Change For You | January 25, 2010 at 04:44 AM
I am in total agreement Steve. Yet, it seems like money is the most charged of any of the giving that we do. There is more resistance on financial giving for so many, rather than time, attention and things we have decided to release such as clothing.
For some giving money is not at all a challenge. While for others, it is. It has been said, that which we want more of we must be willing to give more of.
Thank you for your comments.
Posted by: Kathleen Gage | January 25, 2010 at 07:44 AM