However, there are really many kinds of giver but only one is truly happy.
One kind of giver is a "duty giver". We give because it is obligated from us. Like a parent to their children or vice versa. We must give our children their basic needs and their education. Children on the other hand must give respect to their parents. Though this kind of giving can elicit happiness, it is not that profound as it emanates from mere fulfillment of an obligation.
The second type is that of a "grudge giver". One who is just forced by circumstance to give and follows what is given by nasty remarks. "O ayan, basta huwag ka ng babalik ha!" Sounds familiar? Or mayroong kakatok sa bintana ng kotse ninyo na naglilimos, tapos , kukuha kayo ng barya at iaabot pero wala namang concern o puso to what is given. Oops , I believe I am guilty at times on this.
On a husband and wife situation, this happens too often but not noticed.
The one giver who is truly happy is a "thanks giver". One who give his best all the time as a thanksgiving for what he has. His best shot at everything. His best offering. His wholeness. Remember St. Francis and St. Ignatius? Remember St. Clare? Look up at a cross.... there you have a perfect example of a thanks giver. That is what we celebrate in the Holy Eucharist.
How do we become a thanks giver? How can we transform our duty giving to thanksgiving? Simple, just give your Best with LOVE... you'll enjoy HAPPINESS in return...
God bless us all!
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