Great piece, . I really relate to this one, as I too have found myself to be in different places at different periods in my life too where it just seemed natural to swing between different aspects of giving and receiving. There's no doubt that when in the giving state we flourish the most.
This reminds me of an illustration I herd years ago that fits so well. It spoke of how the Dead Sea is dead because it only receives from the Jordan river and doesn't give (i.e. have any outlets). Whereas, the Sea of Galilee is rich and vibrant, even though it is the lowest fresh water lake on earth, because it receives water from several rivers and gives via the Jordan River that flows through it to the dead sea.
I think also of how the moon electro-magnetically effects the minerals in the water on earth to cause tides in the oceans to move to and fro, which causes a sort of give and take of life-giving water and minerals to so much life. It is as though it's a sort of mechanism for our planet to breath.
Are you a Libra, by any chance? I ask because you feel to be so much like me a lot of time in how you tend to cover all aspects so freely and have a way of making me feel like I am seeing and remembering myself in such a beautiful new light. Thank you for your open heartfelt expression. You are very much appreciated. 💚
RE: When Giving is Receiving