Giving
Dr. Vil-Am Ben A‘Him, Co-director of YAHWEH Academy of Light
We have all heard the saying "To give is more important than to receive".
Most of us have been told from childhood about the importance of sharing, of
giving to others of our abundance in life whether it is in the form of physical
items, money or of our time and energy. In our churches we are asked to tithe of
our finances. Many organizations desire us to volunteer to help in their work.
We can help at the schools or with sports activities and civic or political
organizations. We give to our family and friends perhaps being devoted to our
children desiring to meet their every need.
Believing in the importance of giving is a beautiful and honorable exercise that
can be sorely lacking with many in our society. For if most of us were less
selfish and more giving our world might be a more loving, peaceful and
compassionate place.
However, might we also ask where my desire to give coming from is? Do I feel I
should give to the church, do I feel guilty if I don’t give to that charity or
help with the soccer team.
Do we remember when we are flying in an airline the stewardess reminds us in case
of an emergency to put the oxygen mask on our face first before we put it on our
child.
Are we in touch with how important it is for us to have taken care of ourselves
so we have extra to share? Do we feel abundant are we overflowing such that when
we give it comes through us not draining our being. Have we cleared out enough
of our egos, let go of all our should’s and. shouldn’t Such that our giving
comes not with expectations conditions or leads to us resenting our sacrifice.
In the Kabbalah they speak of opening ourselves to receive more light for the
sake of sharing. If first we don’t feel worthy enough to receive the light or
chose to stay closed to receiving we have little of this divine light and love
to give in service.
It really begins with us first being able to receive and to feel worthy of
receiving; receiving the abundance of the universe.
Let us recognize our divine nature knowing we have all need in this world and as
we open to this infinite abundance we will be taking care of our needs and have
an overflow to share. Our giving can become unconditional and a natural part of
our beingness.
About the Author
Dr. Vil-Am Ben A‘Him has been a Chiropractor for 29 years
using cranialsacral and deeper energy techniques to help people get to and
release the seed concepts and fears that have lead to their physical and
emotional pain. He conducts seminars and a workshop based on these empowering
ideas and is co-director with his wife Yashoda of the Yahweh Academy of Light.