You get what you give?

When you give away you make a leap of faith. You do not always expect that something will get back to you, however, chances are that most of the times a magic balance in the giving / getting back world will make sure you do not end up feeling that everything is in vain. Because giving away does not mean giving for free. What you give is valuable.

But what happens when this magic balance seizes. When all of a sudden you feel naked, exposed to hungry eyes that wish to get more. Well then it is time to pause and think.

If you belong to the type of people that have chosen to make daily interactions with people and when understanding these people and drawing connections between them is what feeds your social and professional life then withdrawing yourself from the social realm is not a question to ask.

What is a question to ponder upon though, is how you make sure you positively charge your inner-self. You cannot expect kindness or thoughtfulness in times of need. You should be self-sufficient to endure.

Enduring does not mean ignoring, cause that could be one of the biggest mistakes that will eat you up alive. What you ignore will creep up on you and explode the least moment you expect it to. Enduring means to compassionately understanding the phase you are in, the context of your giving and the reasons why you are opening up. That will allow you to stop, when is time to put your self forward and protect your inner balance.

That comes from someone struggling to find that balance. Suggestions are most welcome.