For most people, Christmas is a time of giving–and receiving.
Have you ever noticed how difficult “receiving” can be for some people–not only during Christmas, but any time of the year. I am one of those people. I take after my mom. She LOVES to give gifts, but hates to receive them. Whenever we go out to eat, my mom insists that she pay. Having it any other way seems seriously painful to her.
It is only recently that I have come to embrace the notion of receiving–thanks to my husband. He reminded me that other people enjoy giving just as much as I do. Not receiving a gift thankfully–or joyfully, often does more bad than good. What seems to be humbleness turns into unconscious rudeness.
Do you receive as well as you give?
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