A Lesson in Give and Take

The phrase 'give and take' refers to an act of compromise in a relationship. To reach an agreement, each person must give up some of their wants and then take what they both agree on. Although negotiations rooted in compromise can be tough, the relationship can still be intact in the end. It becomes an act of service by both people to give more and take less to bring closure to the matter. This concept of 'give and take' brought to mind how we view acts of service in our lives.

Give: We give of ourselves when we put our own agendas to the side to help others. It's easy to get caught up in all that we want to accomplish throughout our day. Sometimes it's a race against the clock to see how many things we can finish. In the midst of our driven lifestyle, we may forget that others are watching us and could use our help. With every stride we take, there are others following in our footsteps that need guidance. There are people alongside us that also need our support. Who will you help today?

Take: Some of us are too proud to take help from anyone. We feel that if we want it done right, we have to do it ourselves. The risk: We get burnt out because we're doing too much. At that point, we're no good to anyone and nothing gets done (right or wrong)! If someone comes to your aid, it's OK to acknowledge that you can't do it alone. If your schedule is bursting at the seams and someone offers to help - take it! If you're not well-versed in an area of your business and a knowledgeable person offers assistance - take it! Receiving help from someone is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of wisdom and self-awareness. In what areas of your life do you need help?

Giving help and taking help are two sides of the same coin: humility. To be humble is to recognize the value of others and to value yourself. We must be humble enough to help others and humble enough to receive help from others. #MorningMirrorTalk

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