You can give so many things away, your time, your money, your energy, your heart, presents, good reviews, tips... For a very long time, I would give thinking that I was doing it unconditionally, but I was always secretly hoping to receive something in return. A compliment, a good review, a simple thank you...
The older I get (-yes, older-), the more I realize that giving REALLY needs to be unconditional- with no strings attached. You may not get the "thank you" you think you deserve, or the pat on the back for your efforts, but that is the essence of giving.
Of course, I do forget that sometimes... I am only human afterall, but everytime I think I did not get enough credit for something I did from the bottom of my heart, I sit back and try to rememeber why I did it in the first place...
EED
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