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The Concept of Giving Feb 18

peopleThere is a universal law saying “Giving is Receiving”. Although this concept is known it is not always used. I am living in a country and among people that practice giving as a natural part of their life. It would be impossible for someone in Samoa not to share their food with you if you came close to their house during meal times. The fact that the word for your and mine is spelled the same way (lau) must have something to do with that we all share the same things.

There is also a total trust in that when you get old you will be supported by your kids. Your family is your life insurance and this vill not change in 1000 years in Samoa. Hope we can learn more from this in the western society.

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  1. Angela says:

    That is right , the elders are respected for their wisdom, life experience gives them and are never thrown away to live in rest homes.

  2. I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader.

  3. Very nice information. Thanks!

  4. Look forward to reading more from you in the future,keep up the good work.

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