

There is a Buddhist teaching about the importance of cultivating generosity. And how when we first begin to practice generosity a big motivator is the expectation of getting something in return. These teachings don’t refer to this expectation as selfish. It is viewed as a necessary step toward giving for giving’s sake. And when you think about it, a very logical step. It is the perfect half way point between true selfishness and authentic selflessness. It is a good marker of where we are in the process.