reciprocation

Isn't that all we ever really want?

Reciprocation: getting back what we give out.

That's the way it's supposed to be isn't it?

If you give something or someone your all you expect that back. We expect things. That's our chief problem. Expectations make way for let downs which make for hurt feelings.

Just because we don't always feel like we're getting it back doesn't mean we shouldn't give it out. If we hold back what good are we doing? None, no good at all.

The truth is that things aren't always reciprocated. (Not the way we think they will at least). You can give, give, give and spend your days waiting to get, get, get. You can't think about those days though. We have an overwhelming propensity to focus on what we don't have or what we aren't getting. Instead, you need to focus on how much more you can give and where you're going to give it.

"We accept the love we think we deserve" 

To me that means we deserve what we're willing to give.

Love without bounds and learn to accept that same love in return.

Believe it or not most times things will be reciprocated. You just have to know that it might not always come in the most expected way. It won't always be straightforward. Sometimes you'll have to search for the good you're getting. (Doesn't seem fair right? When what we're giving out is so obvious why do we have to search?) That's just the way it is. get over it.

Look for the good. It's there. Actually, it's all around.

We just have to train our eyes.

NP: Open Your Eyes- Snow Patrol