Are You Trying To Give or Trying To Get?

The Union Path

Unlocking the Power of Intention and Embracing the Art of Giving

What if the real secret to happiness and fulfillment isn't about getting, but giving? Prepare to challenge your perspective as we navigate the waters of self-awareness and consider the transformative power of intention. This episode takes a hard look at our motives and intentions in our daily interactions, urging listeners to reflect on their own practices. Through a deeper understanding of self, we can start to shift our focus from being on the receiving end to becoming active contributors in our interactions.

Our discussion delves deeper into the concept of giving, emphasizing its potential reciprocal effects on our well-being and overall life satisfaction. We explore the importance of impeccability in our actions and how shifting our perspective from receiving to giving can result in profound connections and immense pleasure. The episode doesn't just stop at the power of giving; it extends to the potential change it can bring about in our lives. By flipping the ratio of our life between taking and giving, we can foster positive changes and open up a world of opportunities to contribute and be kind. As we wrap up, remember, when we focus on giving rather than getting, life mirrors back the same energy.

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(00:20) The Power of Intention and Self-Awareness
(09:48) The Power of Giving
(24:22) Power of Giving Creates Change

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(00:20) The Power of Intention and Self-Awareness

We can become more self-aware to better understand our own motives and intentions. We can ask ourselves what are we trying to get out of our interactions and become aware of the difference between doing something to give rather than doing something to get. Self-awareness can be a lifetime project as we can sometimes hide our self-centeredness even when we think we are doing something for the right reasons. We have to be honest with ourselves and ask how does this make me feel and trust the feedback. Life tends to reflect the energy that we put into it, so if we are going out into life mostly trying to get, we will find life reflecting that back to us.

(09:48) The Power of Giving

We consider the power of giving, and the potential for a reciprocal effect that we can experience when we focus on giving rather than getting. We talk about striving for impeccability - making the ideal amount of effort and not holding back - and how this can lead to greater satisfaction than simply trying to get. We must be aware of our feelings and honest with ourselves to recognize when we are giving to get or giving freely. When we focus our energy on giving generously, it can open up a world of profound connection and pleasure.

(24:22) Power of Giving Creates Change

We focus on the power of giving and how it can have a positive effect on our lives. We explore how shifting our perspective from trying to get to trying to give can create opportunities for us to contribute and be kind. We discuss how flipping the ratio of our life between taking and giving can be beneficial for us, especially when we are trying to create positive change. We consider the potential for a reciprocal effect when we focus on giving rather than getting.

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