@softpowerproject: What if the way you give says something about what you're hoping to receive? Sometimes, we give our time and energy hoping to feel appreciated, valued, or seen. The question isn't whether we should expect nothing in return, but whether we're being honest with ourselves about why we give. A little reflection can change the way we show up for others, and for ourselves. 🎙️ Source: Know Thyself Podcast
🗣️ Speaker: Elizabeth Gilbert #SoftPowerProject #ElizabethGilbert #SelfAwareness #PeoplePleasing #PersonalGrowth

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rumeo1972
Li Li :
This woman gave a complete stranger $20,000 to clear her credit card debt, then forgave the entire loan. Both times, all she got was “OK, thanks.” And afterward, she charged her $3.50 for a coffee! Come on! This isn’t about expecting anything in return. It’s about basic human decency and gratitude. What does it take for someone to recognize an extraordinary act of kindness? The receiver shouldn’t treat a blessing as though it were nothing.
2026-10-10 22:59:20
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dangertmabe3
DirtyGertie :
Learning to give with no strings attached is true altruism.
2026-10-10 21:13:38
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katneseverdeen214
katnis :
lets be real its not about expecting in return but it felt so good if you help GRATEFUL people😊
2026-10-10 18:34:36
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wowhound
Cheryl🇦🇺💜 :
Good manners and etiquette are very important. The receiver was rude.
2026-10-11 01:28:22
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inky20201
Stephanie :
If you give with the expectation of getting something back, you are not giving.
2026-10-10 19:48:39
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shaftman6
shaftman :
I would expect a free coffee.
2026-10-11 20:08:11
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spunkypower551
spunkypower551 :
I would have given her free coffee for life.
2026-10-11 08:17:48
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2funnypaul
2funnypaul :
is anyone really altruistic if you want gratitude?
2026-10-11 15:11:25
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lyrixxmelody
KayOus :
what does gratuity look like.
2026-10-11 18:20:33
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gingerbread....1
Lotus :
Answer is no. We all expect gratitude and so we should. You should be incredibly grateful for someone doing you that favour.
2026-10-11 04:14:51
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gmpiece24
GMPiece :
From the bottom of my heart, I hate it when people even mention a thanks… when I see a message thanking me I just scroll… don’t know why🤦🏿‍♀️
2026-10-11 23:12:42
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smarttm76
Hi There🥹 :
Absolutely I would feel fantastic giving money, goods, or time to help. I don’t donate in hopes of a thank you or a feeling of gratitude from the person. In fact most of the time I do it anonymously.
2026-10-11 13:41:15
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user12696415799760
user12696415799760 :
I did a sponsor for my son's school, saved around a few hundred pounds for the school as I abseiled down the church next to it . 😂😂 ( there was a few of us) I handed the money into the school to the reception and I didn't get a single thanks from the school. I never did anything again .
2026-10-12 03:15:05
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its_katyxox
its_katyxox :
Can we appreciate that the lack of reaction was just rude. Some people don’t deserve blessings istg
2026-10-12 02:05:39
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baddie_detroit
RasAtl :
It’s rude not to show gratitude. If someone gives to you give them the gift of being thankful.
2026-10-11 00:40:21
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user_gshadow325
Ste Ve Zee :
true definition of generosity is giving with zero expectations of anything in return. you don't give because you are looking for that dopamine hit.
2026-10-11 14:49:52
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kashifa629
Kashifa :
Reciprocity is a universal law. Charging her for coffee after she forgave her debt🤦🏽‍♀️
2026-10-11 03:45:19
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coachherryj
Coach Herry :
The art of giving is not expecting returns, until then you better dont. Save your heart and dont ruin what you feel..if you dont feel like donating without wanting some kind of return, then you are not ready to give which is fine. Same with helping you siblings with money..
2026-10-11 14:29:14
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hollylooyah0
Holly Loo Yah :
That would hurt my feelings too.
2026-10-11 01:53:03
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arabiandressage
arabiandressage :
I don’t think she expected something back, but she expected common consideration. The fact her response was so flat could be interpreted as unappreciative of the extension of her gratitude. It’s just poor social form.
2026-10-10 20:41:16
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.cherrymochi1
CheriMochi🍒 :
it is not about feeling good, it is about the respect of appreciating/acknowlgement if the gesture. not about being a saviour
2026-10-10 17:41:57
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mycozy_place
My.Cosy.Place :
Etiquette is important as well. Be grateful would show kind of person we are.
2026-10-11 08:17:45
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user1236474644730
Joni Whiting :
I just want an acknowledgement 😳 and don't even get that. I'm not asking to have my ass kissed
2026-10-10 23:27:02
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serena03736
Serena :
not expecting anything in return but I would offer her a free coffee anytime she comes into the shop.
2026-10-10 18:15:59
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trumpinjailpriceless
Devorah :
If you don’t appreciate a loan or a gift, don’t expect to receive one again. Gratitude matters. Respect matters. Boundaries matter. Never take someone’s kindness or generosity for granted. Help is a privilege, not an entitlement, and how you treat people matters.💙
2026-10-10 23:52:04
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