I have been wondering lately, what is the difference between a gift and a handout? Both are essentially the same, something given to you, but why does one make you feel elated and the other leave you feel poorer than before? I think therein lies the intention. A gift is filled with all the blessings from the giver, filling the receiver with empowerment and hope. A handout is still a "gift" but filled with accusations of unworthiness, robbing the receiver of the last breath of dignity. What is a worse fate than death? Hopelessness; AND that is exactly what a handout does, it takes away the spirit of the receiver, so does Death.
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2 comments:
I don't mean to disagree with you but it can be seen from a different angle too. Some people need the handout and they are grateful about it because without it they will die and really they don't have the leisure to think they are unworthy... at least where I volunteer. I hope no one has made you feel like you re not worthy of anything. You know who you are and you know your worth so no one has to ruin it :) You are you. Don't let anything ruin it.
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