{"id":1791,"date":"2017-11-20T05:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.harveker.com\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2017-11-20T05:00:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T11:00:40","slug":"worthiness-receiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harveker.com\/blog\/worthiness-receiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Realizing Your Worthiness and Accepting the Compliment"},"content":{"rendered":"

What kind of receiver are you? If you\u2019re reading this, chances are you consider yourself a giver of sorts. You might even beat yourself up a little bit for thinking you don\u2019t give enough. Then again, there are those who think they\u2019re givers but really aren\u2019t. These complicated feelings around giving and receiving all link back to worthiness.<\/p>\n

Finding Worthiness in Receiving<\/h2>\n

The fact of the matter is, that giving is not strictly ‘good,’ and receiving is not strictly ‘selfish.’ However, we as a culture do tend to focus on giving as \u201cgoodness.\u201d We are obsessed with the idea of giving as a culture, but we rarely ask what kind of receiver we are. Do you take compliments bashfully? Are you quick to downplay or deny the compliment? Do you tell them to stop teasing you, or that you weren\u2019t fishing for a compliment? These habits are all linked to our perception of worthiness, and they can impact us in big ways in business and finances.<\/p>\n

Worthiness and Achieving Success<\/h3>\n

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One of the big reasons most people don\u2019t reach their full potential, financially or otherwise, is that they are very, very poor receivers. They believe they’re not worthy because of the way they look. Or they believe they don’t deserve a future because of what they do or how much money they have.<\/p>\n

However, that’s not true. You\u2019re worthy because the Great Spirit \u2014 or Universe, or God, or whatever you want to call a higher power \u2014 has put you on the earth at this time. There\u2019s nothing else to think about! Since you\u2019re as worthy as the next person, you\u2019re as deserving to receive as anyone else. Anything else that your mind says around that is made up, non-supportive crapola!<\/p>\n

The Worth of Receiving<\/h3>\n

Adding to these thoughts, there’s a popular phrase that a lot of people heard when they were young. In fact, we still hear it! \u201cIt\u2019s better to give than to receive.\u201d Of course, it is, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m sorry, but let\u2019s just call that what it is: bad math! If both have to be there for the other to exist, how on earth could one be better than the other? How is that possible? Somebody enlighten me, please!<\/p>\n

In actuality, that \u2018better to give\u2019 statement actually has a completely different, more accurate, translation. It says, \u2018It\u2019s better to be in a position to give than in a position where you need to receive\u2019.<\/p>\n

In other words, it\u2019s better to be rich! Some people will read that and get that little twinge of guilt \u2014 How can I so selfishly justify wanting to be rich? Fine, I understand, I was there too, so let\u2019s try this from another angle.<\/p>\n

How does it feel to give, especially when that person didn\u2019t ask you for anything yet you knew they were in need? Most people say it feels great, yes? Additionally, grateful receivers make us feel even better about our giving, yes?<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re not willing to receive, you\u2019re ripping off those people from the other side of the equation. Those people\u00a0want<\/em>\u00a0to give, and they want to witness your joy at receiving. They prove that both giving and receiving are great.<\/p>\n

Applying It to Your Life<\/h3>\n

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So here\u2019s your practice: No more returning compliments for an allotted time! If someone gives you a compliment, you\u2019re not allowed to give them a compliment at that time. Doing so, when it comes from a place of bashfulness or shame, dishonors them. Returning a compliment because you think you have to rob them of the full joy of giving you the compliment. And it robs you of receiving.<\/p>\n

The key is to recognize that whether you\u2019re \u201cworthy\u201d or not is just a feeling, not a fact. It\u2019s a story that you made up and now you own. Disown that! Receive with the same joy that you give.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s your turn \u2014 we want to hear your thoughts and feelings. Do you think you\u2019re a better giver or receiver? Do you have a hard time receiving compliments? How about giving them? Your feedback is very valuable so make sure to leave a comment and start a conversation with others in our community!<\/strong><\/p>\n

For your freedom,
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Are you ready to internalize what we learned here today and receive even more greatness into your life?\u00a0Success? Inner peace? Amazing health? Fabulous relationships? If so, join me on one of my upcoming web classes, “Don’t Believe A Thought You Think,” where you’ll learn exactly how to have all the success, inner peace, health, relationships, etc. that you want and deserve. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to reserve your free seat today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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UP NEXT: How to Rewire Your Brain and Face Your Fears<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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