The Art of Receiving

The ability to be self-sufficient can be very potent to one who has experienced it fairly recently. At least in my case  When the money I earned was enough to consistently finance my needs and small perks every now and then, I slowly started guarding myself from seeking another person’s assistance in most cases, not just financially.

I didn’t know that I was turning into a “mayabang” person. (When I think about it, a shy person and an arrogant person both look like snobs, on the outside. But that’s another story.) I felt that I had to guard my so-called newfound independence fiercely. I tended to shy away from seeking my friends’ help in any way.

My limp taught me a very valuable lesson… the ART OF RECEIVING. At the start, I was annoyed that they kept on asking me what’s wrong with my foot. This is in spite of the fact that they are just concerned about me, i.e., if I felt any pain at all and if I wanted somebody, anybody to accompany me to a doctor.

With the growing number of important lessons life has been teaching me recently, it took me record time to realize that people will not offer anything if they are not sincere. I should be thankful that God has showered me with several well-meaning family and sincere friends who can provide the support I need. Sincere friends who care enough to tactfully tell it to me straight that my limp is getting worse. Well-meaning friends who literally go out of their way to provide assistance to me.

I will never exchange the deep concern in their eyes and the caring tone of their voice when they check up on me. Truly, the best things in life are free.