VALUE RELATIONSHIPS!
When I get gems from third parties, they often jog something inside of me that I simply haven’t given conscious thought to for a while.
Friends are returning from points south, and the golf course is opening soon. I’ve got “involved†in my life, getting closure on a major issue, hitting “down†days and stuff. Inadvertently I’ve been getting in touch with people who are important to me, and I haven’t spoken to in a while. (And yes, I do know communications work both ways).
And then along comes this from a coaching colleague in New Zealand. Thanks Harley, it was timely!
“Have you ever forgotten to water a favourite house plant for a few days and noticed it begin to wither?
Plants need attention, warmth and pruning.
Relationships are like house plants!
They need attention, pruning and sometimes replanting.
WHERE ARE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AT?
Relationships can be very complicated.
Holding negative feelings toward others will unconsciously drain our energy, and if left unattended, can even affect our health.
Conversely, important relationships in our life can slowly wither away without regular doses of time and attention.
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine which relationships need attention and which need replanting!â€
This strikes a cord in me.
While I hate sending email blasts, I will post this on my blog (journal) and send it to a number of people who I have allowed relationships to wither a bit. If you have received this, it is because the relationship is important.
Over the last 24 hours, because I did send this to friends, and grabbed my personal phone book and made some long overdue calls,, a few very important relationships, to me, have been reenergized. I think we all know that we reap what we sow, and I can be as guilty as the next person by saying “Well I got in touch with them lastâ€. I have to try not to keep score, and remember life can get in the way of many, and all are not as extroverted and people sensitive as I am.
If you are reading this in a public forum, give some thought as to where your relationships are today. You’ll be amazed at what comes back to you if you reach out a bit, even if it’s against your nature! I just proved this once again to myself.
A part of my journey of recovery, and a large part of any success I’ve had, is due to other people. I am truly grateful and will never forget I accomplished little alone.
I hope this note helps some awakenings everywhere!
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