Restful Relationships

Tag: self-love

  • 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…

  • SURVIVAL

    Survival is the top priority for every living thing; we are no exception. Misunderstanding, miscommunication, dishonesty, and neglect have become commonly accepted as natural for the conscious mind, but the subconscious, which is responsible for maintaining all body systems at levels that are necessary for survival, recognizes them as threats. Listening to your body, paying…

  • 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…

  • KEEP LISTENING

    There will be times when learning to listen without judgement will feel like more trouble than it’s worth, but don’t give up. It takes time and patience, but listening is very important in building trust in relationships. Persist through the quiet, frustrating times; look for positive points within the experience to be grateful for, and…

  • 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…

  • Learning to Listen: Self

    You learn how to listen and to show love to another as you develop the ability to listen and properly respond to yourself. Begin by paying attention to your thoughts, your feelings, and the things that you say to and about yourself. Without judgment, take a moment to focus on your thoughts and feelings. Then,…

  • … 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…

  • To Everything There is a Season

    Transitions are more than just a part of life, they are life. If you are not changing you are not living, so take courage in the fact that who you are today is not who you will be tomorrow. Do not fight or try to avoid change, embrace it and use the 7-Steps to Restful…

  • A Reminder

    Maintaining a lifetime of Restful Relationships does not require perfection in one area, but mindful consideration and balance between the three major relationship areas. In Christianity, the scripture says Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength, and your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater self-love than to give love to someone…

  • You Can Do This

    Do not let other things distract you from your goal. You can do this. Recognize that you will have setbacks and worries. Be patient with yourself, but don’t give up. Be persistent in your belief that Restful Relationships are for YOU. Trust that this is a part of the process. You can do this. Do…