A Mindful Minute - Offer Don't Give

Giving is good, isn't it? Chantal Dawtrey suggests that it is not always appropriate to give without being asked to. In this mindful minute, based on the twelve principles of a fifth place, you are offered another perspective.

Transcript

Offer,

Don't give.

A mindful minute.

When was the last time you gave advice or feedback or a solution to someone without them even asking you?

It's very tempting to provide the answer to questions that we not even asked.

When we think we know better.

We're helping them,

Aren't we?

But,

When I'm enticed to give solutions to others without asking if they want my assistance,

I assume they are helpless,

That they need rescuing.

But if I can stop and offer my help,

I acknowledge them as capable and resourceful beings who can choose to accept or not.

I offer.

I don't give.

Reviews

Wonderful thoughts …….. your voice makes me so happy.

In kindness,
Hope

I've never thought of it this way. Thank you for opening my eyes. From now on I will offer, I won't just give💮

I want to jump in with options...this was so good! Offer don't give. Simple to remember and keeps me in my own lane. Thank you!

I'm very humble thankful Christian actor singer with courage bravery and a purpose to help others amen and so it shall be

What a wise piece of advice in one minute! Thank you!

Thank you! 🌱

Wow! I'm going to repeat this to myself when I feel the need to "rescue" someone. Thank you for the insight 🙏

Yes

Wow. Mind blowing.

Interesting perspective thank you!