a thesis.... on giving

right, this is something I've thought over for quite some time now. adjusted it according to observation... here goes:

there's givers and takers, we all agree on that. now, there's certain rules that apply:

- being a giver, you need to find a taker to take what you give (and vice versa)
- being a giver, you're only happy if you have a taker around.

if you're a giver and you can't find a taker, you get unhappy after some time. this isn't about you gave too much and now you're empty... it's most likely to do with the fashion has changed and what you can give/have to offer was last season's chic and instead of trying to "sell" your ski gear in august, just leave it be for the time being and go sit outside in the sun for a while.

if you're a giver that hasn't been able to give for quite some time, because your offer hasn't been of the latest fashion, and suddenly you have found a taker, you immediately remember what happiness means.

now, the professional giver doesn't give a fuck if he/she gets anything in return. the professional giver doesn't WANT anything back. sneaking up on a taker and just giving without leaving a chance to return a little favour can be quite satisfying. it's a bit like coming back to the hotel room and finding the little chocolate on the pillow left by the maid. the maid leaves that choccie if you tip her or not. and there's loads more choccie where the one on your pillow came from.



on a personal note: isn't it funny how much value a 2 liner txt message suddenly gets when it comes from someone who
a) has never sent you one before
b) is a precious person to you
c) sends it halfways around the globe
d) it arrives and you immediately grin and your mood goes up 3 stories on the express elevator
e) was sneaked (snuck? hehe) into your workday - never expected this