Restful Relationships

Tag: positive relationships

  • Little Things Matter

    Changing a relationship or circumstance does not require a big action. It is not necessary to demand or push yourself or others towards a better relationship. A small action or inaction that is different from the normal response creates a chain reaction that can lead to bigger things. It could be as simple as going…

  • Thought for Today

    Sometimes we need to shake things up and turn things upside down to set things right. As other times, being still and quiet allows the reset needed to set things right. Don’t be afraid to do what is needed to set things right. 

  • SUFFERING

    There are people that find food tastier if someone else goes hungry, meaning they are happier when they create an unhappy situation for others. Suffering seems to fuel their enjoyment. Don’t let these people discourage you or become a threat to you achieving Restful Relationships, and please don’t be like them. Their inner peace is…

  • INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIPS

    Inappropriate relationships most often stem from attachment issues. (As we age, our number of relationships is supposed to increase as our world gets larger.) We are created to build a structure of relationships that begins in the womb and continues to grow throughout our lives. Unfortunately, we are not born into a perfect world where…

  • PLANNING FOR PEACEFUL INTERACTIONS

    Creating and maintaining Restful Relationships takes planning. It is a natural thing to prepare for our encounters with others. We often rehearse in our minds what we will do or say in any given situation. We have expectations and worries, but often we do not think about the effect that our expectations have on our…

  • COMMUNICATION

    One of your greatest gifts is the gift of communication. As you listen, give others the opportunity to listen to you. Share who you are verbally and non-verbally, with the expectation of acceptance. Everyone won’t understand or accept you, because we can only accept others to the level that we accept ourselves. Accept that, pray…

  • HONEST APPRECIATION

    Every day, take a few minutes to offer words of gratitude to yourself for who you are and the things you do for yourself. Acknowledging how your body helps you achieve the things you want can lead to higher self-esteem and self-worth. Be honest and sincere, and then pay attention to the effect that it…

  • … Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

    One of the greatest ways to show love is to listen, starting with yourself. Many people believe that love is an action, but it is more accurate to say that action can be an expression of love. All action is not love. Acts of love are the result of listening to and working towards satisfying…

  • Thought to Remember

    Better relationships lead to better health; better health leads to a longer, more productive life.

  • Order is not important 

    The steps to restful relationships are also principles to live by. Once you become comfortable with the steps, that is, after you have gone through the 7-week challenge, you will have acquired 7 tools for relationship success.  When you are faced with a challenge, you can look at your steps to see which step you…