When someone gives you a gift for no apparent reason - what is your initial reaction? Disbelief? Wonder? Amazement? Joy? Guilt?

Too often we do not even notice our initial reaction and within a nanosecond we use our habitual reaction - whatever that might be..."Oh no, I can't accept that", "What did I do to deserve this?", "What for?", "Why are you giving me this?" and of course, for those who actually do know how to receive, "Thank You".

The more perceived value the gift has, the more difficulty we have in our ability to receive it unconditionally. And therein lies the crux - that word, "unconditional".

How often have we been bribed, tied to another or otherwise emotionally blackmailed through the use of gifts? Or perhaps you never received them and have no point of reference on which to base your reaction other than it feels "uncomfortable".

Regardless of how gifts are being offered to you, whether they carry an expectation on the part of the giver or not, if you receive them unconditionally, then that it is what it is - a gift, to you, for no other reason than that you are a child of the Universe and deserving of such. Enjoy it, allow yourself to experince the joy of feeling spoiled, treasure it and yeah, maybe even throw in a Universal Happy Dance! Tell the Universe you want more of it - because YOU deserve it!