Giving and Receiving

Bringing Comfort to Myself and Others

 ~ A Universal Tributes Course ~

UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE SEVEN

I acknowledge the reciprocal relationship between giving and receiving, understanding that both are essential for the well-being of myself and others.

PURPOSE

To explore unconscious assumptions about giving and receiving and become aware of selfless service as the ultimate purpose of one's spiritual journey.

BENEFITS

Just as you cannot receive without giving, so neither can you give without receiving.
~ Peace Pilgrim
    1. To understand the reciprocal relationship between giving and receiving and the necessity for both
    2. To raise awareness of the hidden assumptions held about giving and receiving
    3. To recognize the fundamental role of a healthy relationship to giving and receiving from a spiritual perspective
    4. To learn about and taste the experience of selfless service

    WHY THIS COURSE MIGHT SERVE  YOU

    • Do you sometimes wonder what the point is of all the work you do?
    • Do you become discouraged, angry, or resentful when your work does not produce results or when you are not appreciated?  
    • Do you feel you are in the world to be of service but are unsure of what form your service should take?
    • Do you find it difficult to receive? 
    • Do you give from a sense of obligation?  
    • Do you give and give and give, becoming burned out from your service?  
    • Would you like to have tools to help you change your inner state and that allow you to see giving and receiving from a larger spiritual perspective?

    This one-month, self-study course on giving and receiving supports your understanding of the relationship between giving and receiving through the understanding and practice of Tribute Seven:  I acknowledge the reciprocal relationship between giving and receiving, understanding that both are essential for the wellbeing of myself and others. 

    The inability to fully receive arises from the ego's need to defend itself against love.

    Topics Covered

    • Tribute Seven and Tenets: I acknowledge the reciprocal relationship between giving and receiving, understanding that both are essential for the wellbeing of myself and others.
      • Understanding the Reciprocal Relationship Between Giving and Receiving
      • Uncovering Mental Models of Giving and Receiving
      • Understanding and Practicing Seva, or Selfless Service

      Recommendations for how to best study this course

      • Read portions of Born to Serve by Susan Trout as indicated throughout the course materials. Download Born to Serve or request a free hard copy of the book through our Bookgiving Project.
      • Follow the recommended study steps and complete the reading and worksheet assignments. The course was designed to be completed in one month though you may choose to work on the course at your own pace.
      • Spend approximately one-half to one hour each day to complete the course.
      • Apply the course material in your personal and work life. Practice is essential!
      • Repeat the course or spend more time on any section to deepen your work with the course materials.

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