There is a concept in Andean culture called “Ayni.”
Ayni is the exchange of reciprocity in every way. It tells us that all is interwoven, and is the central, root principle of the Andean culture.
One of the beautiful things about having this awareness of reciprocity as a foundation to all of life is that it encourages respect, kindness, knowledge, and the blessings that each person has to be shared. Through this sharing, there is not only enough for everyone, but an abundance of goodness and wealth in every sense.
Here’s a quote demostrating the same concept from a great yogi:
“Divine Abundance follows the law of service and generosity. Give and then receive. Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” ~ Paramahansa Yoganada
We all want abundance and flow of goodness in our lives. And I know that you likely have this concept in your awareness in many ways.
However, I’d like to draw your attention to another perspective of Ayni or reciprocity that often draws less focus, but can create great abundance of health, happiness, and success in your life.
Perfection and Great Healing in Reciprocity
Just as giving to the world brings those gifts back to you, what you give yourself is what you receive.
Let’s look at this example: say you have an area in your body or life that you are unhappy with. Perhaps there is a physical discomfort or limitation, or perhaps there is a judgement you hold for yourself on some level, be it physical or otherwise.
If you extend feelings of judgment, anger, impatience, or dislike to yourself in any way, these heavy energies show up in what you receive from yourself and can manifest physically.
In contrast, if you practice giving yourself love, kindness, and complete acceptance–espeically those parts of you that have not been receiving these gifts–you will find a great healing occurs in the quality of what you feel and experience in your body and life.
When your focus is to give lovingkindness, joy, compassion, peace, and light to yourself and others, these elements are abundant in your experience.
And what is abundance, truly, if not the physical and energetic manifestations of goodness and freedom?
When you are in right relationship, or balanced reciprocity with the world and yourself, all that you desire comes forth. This includes health, wealth, and fulfillment on every level.