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One is no greater than the other, as they both work hand in hand, together. One complements the other in the ongoing, intricate process of evolution. Giving and receiving are laws of nature. The sun gives light to the earth, the earth receives it and gives back in a varying mix of plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses. The trees and shrubs, plants and flowers, thankful for receiving sunlight, give forth fruit and beautiful flowering foliage. Giving and receiving then are natural processes and one depends on the other. "The universe operates through dynamic exchange. Giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy in the universe. And, in our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives." (Deepak Chopra)

Giving and receiving are easy, from a mere smile to a major material gesture. What is it to give. Giving is done with a free heart and spirit. Giving is an instrument of peace, receiving is the same. Giving is a way of pardon, receiving is the same. Giving denies hate, receiving does the same. Giving sows love, receiving does the same. Giving eases injury, receiving does the same. Giving uplifts despair, receiving does the same. Giving offers a glimmer of hope, receiving does the same. Giving turns darkness into light. Giving brings joy. To avoid, deny, or to leave out any one of the dynamics of giving and receiving is to deny nature it's intent to evolve and transform. If man follows his nature rather than his mentality, he will not hunger in need, he will rejoice, content in all things, giving in faith knowing that he will naturally get back what he puts out. He will give and he will receive. He will be in tune with his natural instinct, understanding that "The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty." (Proverbs)

A closed, selfish hand not only blocks receiving but also stops the flow of energy, the process of giving. If a person only cares to gain, s/he is one who leaves another in need. Typically greedy people, those unwilling to give a portion of what they receive, bring trouble into their own households. Proverbs say, "A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no food."

It is imperative that we teach our children that giving and receiving is a lifetime investment. Even though some equate giving to promoting benevolence, it is an altruistic way of attending the social needs of the poor, suffering hunger and pain. Giving and receiving are ways to lift any spirit in any environment. We must increase our own understanding, teaching the laws of nature and the surreal benefits of giving and receiving, both intended to promote good and improve human quality of life. "It is the intention behind your giving and receiving that is the most important thing. The intention should always be to create happiness for the giver and receiver, because happiness is life-supporting and life-sustaining and therefore generates increase. The return is directly proportional to the giving when it is unconditional and from the heart." (Deepak Chopra)

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