Most people will give you the same answer to the following question:
“Do you treasure your relationships?”
I asked myself that question yesterday and the answer was an obvious ‘yes!’ It is just a common trait that we share as social beings.
But then I asked myself a follow-up question. And most people, myself included, cannot answer with the same authenticity and assertion.
“How do you treasure your relationships?”
This question is a lot harder to answer. I found myself stuck, racking my brain for answers.
When was the last time I told someone I treasured them? When was the last time I paid a loved one a simple heartfelt compliment? Unfortunately, I have failed at this task.
While most people do treasure their relationships, they often forget to show it. Here’s how to remedy this major problem.
1. Friendships
My friends mean the world to me. I would do anything that is in my power to help them. Even if it were out of my power, I’d still attempt to move the world.
Most people would identify with the similar sentiment.
But it has been too long since I’ve said or did something that conveys my feelings. Today, I picked up the phone and told two of my friends that I love them. I told two of them, that I’m there for them no matter what.
I told two of them that they can vent and I’ll listen, they can cry and I’ll have a free shoulder, and they can feel lonely and I’ll always be behind them like their shadows.
Today, meet-up, call, text, email, Facebook, MySpace, or any other cryptic interaction you use and tell your friends that you treasure them.
2. Your Significant Other
I started seeing an amazing girl over the last month and half.
I treasure her. Every single moment that I share with her is never a waste. Every single moment has a burst of bliss, energy and affection. When I’m around her, I feel like that cartoon wolf with the bulging eyes and heart.
When was the last time you expressed how you felt to your girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse? When was the last time you told them that you felt like the cartoon wolf when you cast your eyes on them?
Tell them and show them through your eyes and ears. They don’t want your money or fancy gifts. They just want you, through and through, fully.
Today, stare into their eyes and say something meaningful and heartfelt.
3. Family
Their love and affection is almost expected and that’s a terrible way to live because we take them for granted. I am guilty of this and extremely embarrassed.
I’ll be moving out of the nest and spreading my wings next Friday and as that day nears, I find myself getting bluer.
That expected love and affection from my family will not be an everyday occurrence and it seems that I have not treasured them as much as I should of.
I’ll miss just simply talking to them about nothing, resting my head on their shoulders, or receiving a warm hug.
Today, rest your head on your families shoulder, hug them, and tell them that you appreciate and love them for everything.
4. Strangers
The sad fact is that not everyone has friends, significant others, or families to treasure. If you lack one, depend on the other two. And if you lack the above three, you can treasure this category of people.
When you interact with a stranger for a brief moment – a cashier, a banker, a co-worker or even a telemarketer can quickly become someone to treasure. As awkward as it may feel in the moment, tell the stranger that you appreciate them.
Watch how they react to your heartfelt words. They will blossom and unfold in front of your eyes. They will begin to glow and radiate warmth towards you.
Telling or showing your loved ones that you care and treasure them will change and improve all your relationships. It produces profound affects on anyone you interact with.
Today, I hope you take a little bit of time out of your schedule and treasure your relationships. It is as simple as listening, asking, and cherishing, complimenting, being and loving.
As always, my beautiful readers,
Be bold, be free, and love on.
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