Giving is Receiving

In a guided meditation during our recent meditation class, we met a spiritual being, whom we gave and received a gift from. That evening, Josephine shared her experiences, here for you as well …
 
I realised that what I received went far beyond the (physical- identified) gift.
 
As we spent time together, there was a quiet presence that began to form between us. When it came time to give and receive, I became aware not just of the object itself, but of the intention and care behind it—the time taken to choose it, the gentleness in the offering.
 
In that moment, it felt as though she wasn’t simply giving me something, but sharing something of herself—her presence, her awareness, her attention.
 
And I noticed what that awakened in me.
 
I felt deeply cherished.
I felt loved.
I felt a sense of belonging.
 
It made me reflect on how presence transforms even the simplest exchange into something sacred. The gift became more than an object—it became an expression of connection.
 
This experience reminded me that when we are truly present, we are not just giving things—we are giving ourselves.
 
And perhaps that is where the real meaning of giving and receiving lives.
 
Pause. Breathe. Return.
Because in presence, even a small moment can become an experience of love.
 
Josephine Powell
Unity Student