Today we focus on all the ways kindness rocks. It helps us emotionally, mentally, and physically. It increases our spiritual energy level. It may surprise you how essential kindness really is. We are never in a low enough state that we cannot treat other people with basic kindness. I completely understand being in a low…
Category: Healthy Relationships
Step Twenty-Seven
One important skill to better relationships is figuring out how to put ourselves in another person’s shoes. In our relationships we often approach people from our perspective rather than from theirs. We super-impose our version of the world over the things people say and do. If we really want to understand others, we have to…
Step Twenty
Personal relationships are an important part of our personal growth. There is not much point in becoming skilled in dealing with other people if we neglect the most important connections. No matter how low you feel, how challenging life is right now, or how busy you are, you will find meaning in cultivating strong ties…
Step Thirteen
Learning how to get along with other people is one of the skills that will get you far in life. According to the National Institutes of Health “social connections can influence our biology and well-being.” This classic book teaches important skills that can help you get along with just about anyone. If you are currently experiencing…
Step Six
Healthy relationships help us to focus outside of ourselves and our problems and think about other people. I understand very well how when you are at your lowest of lows, it is nearly physically impossible to reach out to others and offer any kind of help. So this first relationship step is easy, while still…