Originally posted by: mermaid_QT
Hey Priya!
That's a great point! It really requires attaining a much higher spiritual freedom in order to make and not feel the pain of sacrifices that go un-noticed / un-thanked for.
Most normal individuals find it hard not to let the other one know about his / her sacrifice. In fact, most of the ordinary individuals may also expect gratitude! This starts within family and extends into friendship. Sacrifices made for spouses/ their families/career sometimes fall in the category of "make it known" sacrifices. Sometimes they go sadly un-noticed.
Let us assume that the people you made those sacrifices for, are happy and content. In that case, you may find your happiness through their happiness whether they know about your sacrifice / not.. All you need is for them to behave nicely and return the feeling of love, & nothing more. When that doesn't happen either, then one is left with a lot of pain and hurt 😕.
The lesson I have learnt in my grown up years is that before making a huge sacrifice for someone, make sure they're worth it! . Yes, you will find some that are worth it! Most others may not be.
mqt di
mqt di,
there is so truth and sense in your answer. 😊 it really is something that gets you thinking.
i think that in order to be able to sacrifice something... you must initially be sacrificing for someone that means a lot to you - otherwise it is easy to go against them and not make the sacrifice. there must be two forces pulling you in two opposite directions which makes it a sacrifice and gives it the meaning?
Tum Se Tum Tak
Anupamaa
