21 Habits of Happy People
11. Invest in Relationships - “Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.”
At my house it has been decreed that no electronic devices are allowed at the table. This so pronounced by my children. AND I have been openly accused of spending too much time with Facebook (sooooo not true but children and significant others can be a bit dramatic at times... woe is me! ) In careful reflection I am lucky I that I will be able to enforce this rule that they have pronounced with fervor as they get older. Muahahaha! (That is my attempt at a devious laugh btw.)
Devious laughs aside, my kids know. For quite a few years now I have made a point of looking at things differently. My motto is, “Each time you have the opportunity to make and authentic human connection, you have to go for it.” Yup. It is that simple. This we can apply in so many ways. Lately it is wonderful how many connections I have made, through writing or speaking with people or having coffee. (Don’t just take my word for it - if you write to me I will answer) Every one of them is a gift. But I want to tell you about another gift I received.
Marc and I were talking about our projects and our life and our future. Marc shared with me some elements he was uncomfortable with even though speaking about them in the first place was very uncomfortable for him. In the course of the conversation many feelings emerged. I even had the thought that Marc’s faith was weak. I was overcome with emotions I could not master, so I removed myself from myself sort of speak. I allowed myself to look at myself as from the outside, examining everything factually and unemotionally, to see everything more clearly. A revelation came.
This moment was a great gift to me. Marc’s courage created an opportunity for me to evaluate my reaction, learn from it, see things differently and grow. It does take courage and commitment to be our best in our relationships. Be true to yourself too. Authenticity is the investment that provides great returns in all of our relationships.
Namaste!
Bianca
This personal blog was written by Bianca Pittoors. You may “share” it in its entirety. I respectfully request that you respect it as the intellectual property that it is. Thank you!
Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
11. Invest in Relationships - “Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.”
At my house it has been decreed that no electronic devices are allowed at the table. This so pronounced by my children. AND I have been openly accused of spending too much time with Facebook (sooooo not true but children and significant others can be a bit dramatic at times... woe is me! ) In careful reflection I am lucky I that I will be able to enforce this rule that they have pronounced with fervor as they get older. Muahahaha! (That is my attempt at a devious laugh btw.)
Devious laughs aside, my kids know. For quite a few years now I have made a point of looking at things differently. My motto is, “Each time you have the opportunity to make and authentic human connection, you have to go for it.” Yup. It is that simple. This we can apply in so many ways. Lately it is wonderful how many connections I have made, through writing or speaking with people or having coffee. (Don’t just take my word for it - if you write to me I will answer) Every one of them is a gift. But I want to tell you about another gift I received.
Marc and I were talking about our projects and our life and our future. Marc shared with me some elements he was uncomfortable with even though speaking about them in the first place was very uncomfortable for him. In the course of the conversation many feelings emerged. I even had the thought that Marc’s faith was weak. I was overcome with emotions I could not master, so I removed myself from myself sort of speak. I allowed myself to look at myself as from the outside, examining everything factually and unemotionally, to see everything more clearly. A revelation came.
This moment was a great gift to me. Marc’s courage created an opportunity for me to evaluate my reaction, learn from it, see things differently and grow. It does take courage and commitment to be our best in our relationships. Be true to yourself too. Authenticity is the investment that provides great returns in all of our relationships.
Namaste!
Bianca
This personal blog was written by Bianca Pittoors. You may “share” it in its entirety. I respectfully request that you respect it as the intellectual property that it is. Thank you!
Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
