this is a partial entry from a great blog I like to read called:
It's So Nice To Be Nice
To Read the full post and comment, click here:
http://itssonicetobenice.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/used-vs-loved/
I received a forwarded email recently and thought to share the last couple of lines.
Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful,lovely life…..Things are to be used and people are to be loved. But, the problem in today’s world is that, people are used and things are loved.
The last line struck a cord with me and made me think about some of my past relationships, but I couldn’t help but disagree with the statement.
See, I’ve always believed that we were all created to grow, contribute, and flourish. For this reason, I have intentionally set out to form relationships with people for my own personal gain….in hopes of getting introduced to someone else, a new perspective, a new hobby, a recommendation letter, or an opportunity for a new job.
Honestly, I just believe in exchange. I believe that I’m always getting something from the people I invite in my life or who arrive through happenstance.
read and comment on the rest of the wonderful post here:
http://itssonicetobenice.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/used-vs-loved/
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Hello there!
I think it is important to foster friendships with the intention of giving but there is nothing wrong with desiring reciprocity.
People are usually very keen on noticing those who want their friendship for a selfish motive and they usually steer clear of those persons. People want friendships with those who like them for WHO they are and not just for WHAT they offer.
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa
As my life has gone on I have seen how becoming more self-LESS, I have received more. I was a pretty typical selfish man. A good man, but pretty "normal" which included being less giving and more of a taker. I now give myself in many many ways. This is not to say that I let ppl take advantage of me. I know my boundaries and if a person is all about taking from me, then I cut them off. Once you have me as a "true" friend, a friendship that works both ways, you get nothing but my very best.
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