02 Reflections: Being open has many aspects—one of them is the ability to receive

When I was living in Peru, whenever I gave something to the locals, they always accepted it with a simple "thank you," without saying things like:

"Oh, no, you really shouldn't have..."

"Ah, that wasn't necessary."

"That's very kind, but others might need it more."

They simply thanked me for my generosity, and then either used the gift themselves or passed it along to someone who needed it more.

I took mental note of this because back in Hungary, I see so many people who are happy to give, but completely incapable of accepting or receiving. As "good Christians," the collective mindset tells us to give and remain humble, without having any personal needs.

But that is only one side of the coin (out of the three!).

There is giving, and there is receiving. Supposing everyone only gives—who is left to receive?

So balance is key in this equation, too. If we struggle to accept help, gifts, or support, we ultimately have a problem with accepting love as well.

Check in with yourself and see: is it easy for you to enjoy the support of the Universe—support that comes in many different forms you might not even be aware of?