Honestly, I've discovered that giving isn't just something you do to please someone, but rather a feeling that brings you a strange sense of comfort. Some people think that giving has to be material, but the truth is that the simplest things we do from our heart can be far more valuable than any money. A smile in a time of sadness a kind word when someone needs it or even giving your time and these are things that mean more than any gift.
But sometimes you feel like you're giving more than you're receiving and that can be frustrating. But the truth I've learned is that true giving doesn't expect anything in return. When you give to someone you love you don't think about what they'll do next because you simply love to see them happy. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of yourself, either. If you keep giving without having anything to give so you'll feel drained.
The best thing about giving is that it comes back to you unexpectedly as It doesn't always have to come from the same person but somehow and the world gives back to you. Maybe there's a situation where someone stands by you, or a word of support comes to you when you need it. These are things that confirm that giving is a never-ending cycle between people who truly love each other.
Some people think that someone who truly loves must give without realizing it, but the truth is that giving requires balance. No one can give all the time without receiving even a little appreciation. The problem is that in many relationships one party is naturally a giver while the other gets used to receiving which over time makes the giver feel exhausted or unappreciated. That's why the best thing is for giving to be reciprocated even if not in the same way. A word of thanks a simple act of kindness or even a moment of appreciation can make the giver feel that their efforts have meaning and that they're not putting their feelings in the wrong place.
