Part 2. Receiving

Take your time (we suggest 1 hour) to process this module, and we recommend finding a partner to do this with. Send us any questions or feedback if you'd like.


~ Reflection ~
Last time, we uncovered a side to philanthropy that isn't as obvious, and perhaps stirred up some pain, skepticism, or righteousness in you. Taking a mindful stance of curiosity and compassion, how do you choose to proceed?

Now, let’s consider the other side of the giving coin - receiving.

Can you recall a time when you received a gift, one whose value you couldn’t measure, or put a price tag on? How do you feel when you receive a gift?

Now think back to Part 1 and your story of giving a gift. How do you think the person you gave to felt? 


~ Learn ~
Watch Lynne Twist share her story of encountering the Achuar people of the Amazon forest (14 min), and how her partnership with them developed. What was it about the nature of Twist’s partnership with the Achuar people that was unexpected and different? 

~ Process ~

• “If you are here to help us, don’t waste your time. If you’re coming because you know your liberation is bound up with ours, then let’s work together.” What reactions do you have to this quote? Does it or doesn't it resonate with how you receive gifts?

• After spending time reflecting on and learning about giving and receiving, is there one you are more comfortable with? Which, and why?

• Does it change how you recall your past stories of giving, or how you might approach giving, and receiving, in the future? 

~ Practice ~
How do you feel as a receiver? How do you want to feel as a receiver? What do you receive? Is there something you receive as a giver? Explore with this practice (7 min). 

Bonus:
For more from Lynne Twist, watch Soul of Money video, Part 1 and Part 2 (25 min each).