Question of the Day
Is it wrong to accept a gift if you feel like you donât deserve it?
Thought of the Day
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
Thereâs something profoundly human about giving and receiving. Both acts carry an emotional weightâone that binds us together and reminds us that weâre not alone in the world. Yet, how often do we stumble in this dance, hesitating to express our gratitude or shying away from a gift we feel unworthy of receiving?
William Arthur Wardâs words about gratitude have always struck a chord with me. Gratitude, when left unspoken, is a lost opportunity. Itâs like holding onto a treasure that could brighten someone elseâs day and choosing to keep it hidden. The funny thing is, expressing gratitude costs nothing but has the power to transform both the giver and the receiver. Itâs a gift that grows the more we share it.
But what about receiving? Thatâs where the second question comes in. Is it wrong to accept a gift if you feel like you donât deserve it?
This is where so many of us falter. We tell ourselves we havenât earned the kindness, that accepting the gift might feel selfish or even deceitful. But hereâs the thing: a gift isnât about what youâve done; itâs about the giverâs desire to show appreciation, affection, or care. Refusing a gift, even out of humility, can unintentionally dismiss the sentiment behind it. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is to simply say âthank youâ and accept with grace.
Think about it this way: the giver isnât just offering you a tangible itemâtheyâre offering connection. By accepting, youâre acknowledging that connection. By rejecting, you might be inadvertently rejecting the hand extended toward you.
Of course, thereâs a balance to this. Accepting doesnât mean you have to feel deserving in the moment. Sometimes, the act of receiving is a leap of faith that helps us see our worth through someone elseâs eyes. And who knows? Maybe thatâs the most beautiful part of allâallowing yourself to believe, even just for a moment, that you are worthy of the gift.
So today, letâs make it a point to express gratitude for the big things, the small things, and everything in between. And if a giftâwhether itâs a compliment, a helping hand, or something more tangibleâcomes your way, try saying âthank you.â You might be surprised by how much it warms both your heart and the giverâs.