It’s Okay to Receive

The holidays are upon us. For many, this is a time of giving. Many charities, religious groups, and other various organizations put the message out that giving is the way to feel good. And while I wholehearted agree that giving is indeed a good thing, I also want to talk about the joy of receiving.

“But wait,” I hear some people say, “Don’t you know that receiving is bad and/or selfish! Good people give, not receive!” To those people, I simply say, “Nope. You’re wrong.”

When somebody gives something to someone, the giver feels good because they are helping a person or…