Editorial Videoblog for January 2023

Hello Everyone,

As we move into this bright new year together, there is so much positive energy being generated by people’s desire to help one another.  It’s truly a beautiful thing to see, and to be a part of.  All this giving has got me thinking.  Let me share some of my thoughts with you.

Being in Florida where we are still recovering from Hurricane Ian that came through last September, I daily see acts of generosity that are amazing.  I’ve seen people donate time, energy, food, money, even share their homes with others who are in need.  A friend of mine shared how a group of 80-year-olds in her development were helping collect debris for the entire neighborhood. Acts of selflessness like that have become commonplace here.

But I’ve noticed something interesting that is what I want to share with you.

True giving can’t happen without receiving happening too.  I’ve been consistently amazed by the amount of giving going on.  I’ve also been surprised by how many people seem to be incapable of receiving. 

I’m not talking about those people who reach out to take whatever you are offering almost before you think of offering it.  That isn’t receiving.  It’s taking.  That is definitely not the same thing.  Even when you donate to a group or a cause that is asking for money or food…that’s not the same thing either, even if it’s a worthy cause.  They are ‘taking’ by asking you for your donation.  You may still feel good, because you have given a gift, and giving does make you feel good.  But the true circle of giving and receiving hasn’t happened so that amazing bond that is created when someone gives exactly what someone needs, that energy exchange that is magical, doesn’t happen.

Debris from the hurricane is still a big problem here where I live in Florida, and the municipalities and FEMA are having a hard time keeping up.  The other day I heard a man with a pick-up truck offer to help his neighbor to carry the debris in front of his home to the local dump.  The neighbor almost didn’t know what to say.  He stuttered for a moment.  Then he finally got the words out, “You would do that for me?” The man said, “Of course I would….and I know you would do the same for me!”  Off they went, to pack the debris into the pickup and cart it off.  Something special had occurred.  The neighbor who didn’t own a truck wasn’t able, for some reason, to ask for help.  Almost, he couldn’t allow himself to accept it.  But when he did, some powerful spark of energy passed between the men.  A moment of understanding, acceptance, trust and even joy was experienced. They bonded. You’ve all had similar experiences.  You know what I’m talking about.

Giving and receiving involves an exchange of energy that when done right is powerfully uplifting.  When you notice that someone is in need of something, and you offer it, that is only half of the recipe.  The other person must let themselves receive what you are offering.  The giving must be true giving, where nothing is expected in return, and the receiving must be joyous, without guilt or the need to immediately give something back which essentially blocks the flow of energy that’s happening.  There is an art to receiving, and most of us don’t know how to do it right.  Receive with joy, without resistance or guilt.  Give recognition and gratitude to the giver.  At a later date that person, or someone else, may need something from you.  That will be your opportunity to recognize what is needed, and if you are able to supply it, it will be your opportunity to give the gift of helping.

People in our world right now are in need of so many different kinds of help.  You may think that you’ve nothing to offer.  Of course, you do.  Listen to that inner compass we all have and when you find yourself attracted to someone carrying something heavy, or appearing lost on a city street, realize that is the giving part of yourself alerting you to a moment in time when you can give a special gift.  Offer your help.  Give the other person the opportunity to practice the art of receiving.  Both of you benefit.

Let’s make this year ahead a year of reaching out and helping one another.

I hope you will join me in my Psychic Development Program starting at the end of January.  One of the beautiful side affects of developing and expanding your intuition is ‘knowing’ when someone needs help, what kind of help they need, and how to offer it.  I also teach you how to be safely receptive to energy exchanges as you learn to develop and control your empathy.

     Love and Light,

     Sandy Anastasi