“Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart. When we attach judgment to receiving help, we knowingly or unknowingly attach judgment to giving help”
— Brene Brown
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To truly give and receive with kindness, we need to be open and accepting. If we feel uncomfortable or judge ourselves when people help us, we may do the same when we help others. Imagine you are always the one helping your friends move but feel awkward when they offer to help you. This can make it seem like needing help is a weakness, which can affect how you help others. By accepting help graciously, we show that it's okay to need others and grow more generous when we give. Learning to receive without judgment makes us kinder and more understanding, creating a friendlier community where everyone feels valued.
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