A Practice of Openness
Recently, I have been going through the process of redefining my offerings, updating my website, bringing everything into present time, and with that came the opportunity to look at my ability to receive.
Receiving generosity from others—whether in the form of time, expertise, insights, or a reduced rate—has touched my heart in ways I didn’t expect. Each gesture has left me feeling supported and encouraged. And beyond the practical help, it has given me something even more valuable: the opportunity to practice receiving.
A friend said to me recently, “Can’t you just receive?!” – I had to laugh.
On the surface it seems so simple, yet internally it can feel strangely uncomfortable. Many of us have practiced giving for years. Receiving… not so much.
Not long after that conversation, I came across a post by Anita Moorjani about the struggle to receive. What especially resonated with me was this:
“Because receiving means being seen.
It means letting someone in.
It means saying yes to support without needing to ‘earn’ it.”
Those words landed deeply.
Receiving is vulnerable. It asks us to soften the protective layers, open the door a little wider, and allow someone else to offer care, love, or attention—without immediately trying to give something back.
A Simple Practice for Receiving
So next time someone offers support, my intention is to slow down and:
- Become aware of my grounding chord
- Take a breath
- Feel the love behind the offer
- And say, simply, “Thank you.”
Because something beautiful happens when we truly receive:
The person offering gets to feel the joy of giving without meeting resistance, guilt, or the familiar “Oh you really don’t have to…”
A gift from the heart is best received by the heart.
How Do You Receive?
How are you doing with receiving help, praise, or a gift?
Can you let it in? Can you have it?
Or do you find yourself shrinking, deflecting, or offering excuses?
Are you struggling with being seen… letting someone in… lowering the comfortable wall around your heart?
Many of us learned patterns early in life, energetic imprints, that told us we must give more than we receive, prove our worth, or stay self-reliant at all costs. These patterns might be outdated now, yet they still shape our experience.
If You’re Ready to Receive More
If you’re feeling called to expand your capacity to receive—love, support, clarity, abundance—I’d be honored to hold space for you.
Book a session and take a step towards the experience of spaciousness, insight, healing, and a deep remembering of your own worthiness.
