Contribute generously first, and receive later (if we need to receive at all)….

 

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As a regular guy, my default mode of looking at any action was “what’s in it for me?”

 

I have been blessed with many great friends, leaders, teachers who showed me otherwise.

 

Their posture has always been: contribute first. Give first. And then receive later, as if the feeling of being privileged enough to be able to give was not enough to incite us to action. The act of contributing.

 

We can all give something. Even if it’s “just” a smile or a reassuring word.

 

Keep giving!