Offering assistance to others is a noble endeavor whether it takes the form of time, energy, money or anything else. But if you’re doing it to get something back, it’s not really giving. It’s trading. When you place (often unspoken) expectations on the recipients of your favors, you risk disappointment. You may also generate resentment because there’s a misalignment between wanting to appear generous when, in reality, you expect praise, payback or recognition. If you want to experience the deeply satisfying benefits of giving, there’s only one way to do it…
Unconditionally.
Steve and Jarl
