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5 benefits of giving without expectation

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“Do everything with a good heart, and expect nothing in return, and you will never be disappointed.”

— Unknown Author

I believe … we can all agree that it feels really good to receive a gift from someone. But, something that feels even better is giving to others without expectations. Whether it be a gift of our time, kind words, resources, money, wisdom or encouragement, giving to and doing for others from our heart with absolutely no ulterior motives, is the gift that keeps on giving.

Sometimes we can get so caught up in how we think a person should react to our good deeds, that our expectations ultimately set us up for disappointment. Giving with expectations has a way of tainting the act of giving and makes it about us instead of the act itself. However, the benefits of letting go of those expectations and giving from the heart are innumerable.

Here are 5 benefits of giving without expectation:

1. Paying it Forward

When we do kind things for other people, they often become so inspired by our act of kindness that they decide to pay it forward and do something kind for another person. This creates an ongoing cycle of…