Such a deeply touching story. Yes, at essence we are connected and the same. We share the same need to feel safe, supported, valued and accepted and we are connected by cycles of giving and receiving. The man gave. The woman received. The woman, in turn, gave (her appreciation and her story) and now we, the readers, have received the story and benefited by its message of kindness and connectedness. And others will give because of this story … and so the cycle of generosity - of giving and receiving - will continue. Giving and receiving are two equal blessings. The gift is only of value when it is received. The man and the woman are equally important in this cycle of generosity. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story and may we all continue to find our shared bonds of connection and kindness.
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Bernhard LentschNov 6, 2026
Dear Pauline!
"The gift is only of value when it is received." and "The man and the woman are equally important in this cycle of generosity."
What two beautiful, wise sentences! I'm going to write them down and think about them more often from now on. Thank you so much - your words were a great inspiration!
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"The gift is only of value when it is received." and "The man and the woman are equally important in this cycle of generosity."
What two beautiful, wise sentences! I'm going to write them down and think about them more often from now on. Thank you so much - your words were a great inspiration!