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How to Give to Others Without Giving Up Too Much of Yourself

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giving from compassionGiving doesn’t have to be self-sacrifice, it can be warm and wonderful. But we all have a limit to what we give. Whether we’re talking about money, time or energy, giving comes from two places: Ego and / or Compassion.

Giving from compassion gets instant returns of good feelings. Giving from the ego gets a quick high or a quick low, but nothing long-lasting.

Learning to give to yourself first and foremost is how you give to others. How? Listen and find out!

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Filed Under: Behavior, Human Potential, Negative Emotions, Personal Boundaries Tagged With: giving, personal boundaries, receiving

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