As social animals, giving and receiving are a daily part of life. We need each other for mental, emotional and physical support – on a daily basis, and those needs can sometimes be challenging to have and support. Often times we develop habits where one is easier than the other. Many of us are better at giving and others are better at receiving. It’s not so often that we feel equally comfortable with both. And that can change depending on the people we’re with and situations we’re in. Sometimes it just feels easier to do one and not the other.

So, in these crazy times, it feels like a good idea to be able to support ourselves to do both. To be comfortable with giving and receiving.

In August at our monthly online Community Meditation gathering the theme was “Re-membering the Flow of Giving and Receiving,” and this lovely meditation practice evolved from our mutual contributions.

One beautiful soul offered the idea that breath itself is a natural flow of giving and receiving… of air, energy (prana), etc.. And another offered the soothing method of Thich Nhat Hann – breathing in to receive and out to give, à la “Breathing in Peace. Breathing out Calm.”

Guided Meditation Practice: Giving and Receiving (8min)

You’re welcome to listen to, download and share this practice as often as you like only for non-commercial use.

Enjoy!