— Anaïs Nin https://t.co/QVsRQ75MN3
His motive for giving was not love, but fear of losing love.
John Townsend • Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How to Say No: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
If you’re fully showing up for life, you won’t be able to tell the difference between selflessness and self-serving because it feels so good to give…or is it receiving?
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Martyrs either have difficulty receiving (perhaps because they have learned “it is more blessed to give than receive” or they fear being obligated if they take anything from others),