Comments on: The essence of giving http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-essence-of-giving Life is all lessons...ignorance is not a destiny... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:44:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Peter Scott http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-16682 Peter Scott Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:47:58 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-16682 Hey Walter you are right. Most people these days only give or help someone cause they are expecting something in return. However there are still those very few people who know the true meaning of giving and being selfless without asking or expecting anything in return. Besides the Joy one experience in giving selflessly to others in need is a feeling that cannot be bought. We just hope that the people who are being selfish can learn to be selfless. Hey Walter you are right. Most people these days only give or help someone cause they are expecting something in return. However there are still those very few people who know the true meaning of giving and being selfless without asking or expecting anything in return. Besides the Joy one experience in giving selflessly to others in need is a feeling that cannot be bought. We just hope that the people who are being selfish can learn to be selfless.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-15072 Pablo Tue, 24 May 2011 18:14:09 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-15072 I really like this article, I feel like a lot of people give and they are expecting something in return. I'm from Argentina and a lot of people in Argentina are a little bit tight when they have to give. I live in USA now and i see other kind of charity, maybe is because economy of the country's are really different. But here i became more charitable and giving. Thanks once again and great work Walter. I really like this article, I feel like a lot of people give and they are expecting something in return. I’m from Argentina and a lot of people in Argentina are a little bit tight when they have to give. I live in USA now and i see other kind of charity, maybe is because economy of the country’s are really different. But here i became more charitable and giving. Thanks once again and great work Walter.

]]> By: Walter http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-3484 Walter Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:07:30 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-3484 Indeed giving has many faces and you have stated some of the forms here. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. :-) Indeed giving has many faces and you have stated some of the forms here.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. :-)

]]> By: bendedspoon http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-3467 bendedspoon Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:59:15 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-3467 Giving on the idea of reciprocity is 'bartering'. Giving on the idea of ethics is 'formality'. Giving on the idea of hypocrisy is hypocrisy. As for the recipient who thinks that there is a hidden agenda it's 'ungratefulness'. If the recipient knew there is a hidden agenda then it is not hidden at all and he can clarify it at once. Giving is parting away with something with no expectations at all. Here's a thumb-up for this generous post :) Giving on the idea of reciprocity is ‘bartering’. Giving on the idea of ethics is ‘formality’. Giving on the idea of hypocrisy is hypocrisy. As for the recipient who thinks that there is a hidden agenda it’s ‘ungratefulness’. If the recipient knew there is a hidden agenda then it is not hidden at all and he can clarify it at once. Giving is parting away with something with no expectations at all. Here’s a thumb-up for this generous post :)

]]> By: Nathan http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-2859 Nathan Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:26:15 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-2859 Walter - What a great thing to point out right before Christmas! We all get way too caught up in gifts. Like you, I don’t have a problem with gifts, but there are certainly more important things that we can focus on. In particular, I like that you mention enthusiasm. People really do need the encouragement that comes from enthusiastic individuals. I appreciate the enthusiasm and positive thoughts you share on this site! Walter – What a great thing to point out right before Christmas! We all get way too caught up in gifts. Like you, I don’t have a problem with gifts, but there are certainly more important things that we can focus on. In particular, I like that you mention enthusiasm. People really do need the encouragement that comes from enthusiastic individuals. I appreciate the enthusiasm and positive thoughts you share on this site!

]]> By: Dorian http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-2803 Dorian Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:08:19 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-2803 The true essence is giving without expecting in return. Most of the time we are giving someone something they need, and they usually don't have the means to give anything back. Usually, the act of giving is to help, (either financially, mentally, physically, etc.), and the only thing that could diminish that act, I believe, is to do it expecting something out of it. The true essence is giving without expecting in return. Most of the time we are giving someone something they need, and they usually don’t have the means to give anything back. Usually, the act of giving is to help, (either financially, mentally, physically, etc.), and the only thing that could diminish that act, I believe, is to do it expecting something out of it.

]]> By: Walter http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Walter Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:29:54 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-1584 I'm glad I've did Tiashaa. Thanks for your presence here. :-) I’m glad I’ve did Tiashaa. Thanks for your presence here. :-)

]]> By: tiashaa http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 tiashaa Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:48:48 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-1578 heyyy...ur posts help me in introspecting the very basics f ma life..!!!truely amazing wurk...!!! heyyy…ur posts help me in introspecting the very basics f ma life..!!!truely amazing wurk…!!!

]]> By: Walter http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-1497 Walter Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:21:38 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-1497 Thank you Linda for adding some light on the essence of giving. And thank you for giving me the Sunshine Award. :-) Thank you Linda for adding some light on the essence of giving. And thank you for giving me the Sunshine Award. :-)

]]> By: Linda Wolf (Insanely Serene) http://www.lionslinger.com/2010/01/08/the-essence-of-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 Linda Wolf (Insanely Serene) Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:54:17 +0000 http://www.lionslinger.com/?p=680#comment-1470 Walter, Thanks for these thoughts. I've found I can't keep my serenity unless I first continue to give to myself in self-caring ways, and also to give positive energy to others. My favorite giving is the kind no one really notices, and that I don't receive thanks for, but that contributes to the growth of my family, or friendships, or community. Like taking my stepdaughter clothes shopping or my dad to a dr. appointment, taking notes at a volunteer meeting and making copies for the group...letting others go in front of me at the grocery or in traffic. Thanks for your writing; I enjoy your blog and have given you the Sunshine Award. :-) http://bit.ly/aTsDvq :-) Walter,

Thanks for these thoughts. I’ve found I can’t keep my serenity unless I first continue to give to myself in self-caring ways, and also to give positive energy to others. My favorite giving is the kind no one really notices, and that I don’t receive thanks for, but that contributes to the growth of my family, or friendships, or community. Like taking my stepdaughter clothes shopping or my dad to a dr. appointment, taking notes at a volunteer meeting and making copies for the group…letting others go in front of me at the grocery or in traffic.

Thanks for your writing; I enjoy your blog and have given you the Sunshine Award. :-) http://bit.ly/aTsDvq :-)

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