Mindfulness

 

Mindfulness

As we go through life we come in contact with a broad spectrum of people. There are people that may have had things relatively easy and there are those who have walked a more difficult road. Something to remember is that in life there is a purpose for everyone you meet. For some, the purpose is to test you, some to use you and some to teach you and some will bring out the best in you.

We share our passion in helping people and know that healthy relationships play a vital component in the spectrum of our lives.
“Healthy relationships are a vital component of our overall well being and there’s compelling evidence that strong relationships contribute to a long healthy and happy life.”

Gratitude, a great building block

Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others.” When we learn to be grateful for what we are given, whether it looks good or bad on the surface, it changes our outlook on everything else and makes us happier and healthier. It acts as a magnet to draw us to people with a similar outlook that will help us achieve our goals.

Relationships

I like to say, “Relationships fulfill the most important need of all, it’s not money, it’s not achievements, it’s not even recognition, the most important thing people need is loved. We all need love and we all need to be loved, unfortunately, sometimes we are so obsessed with other things that we forget this simple fact.”

Begin by being grateful for the relationships in your life. Put yourselves in other’s shoes whether it’s the retail store clerk who is stressed from a long day of complaining customers or your parents who are growing older and might not feel as good as they would like. Find time to be grateful for an aspect of your time and relationship with them.

Take a moment to care

We spend a lot of time being very busy in our lives. Working, taking care of our children and our spouses, by the end of the day we are spent. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a day or even a life around.

Think of others

Lisa put it this way, “Relationships are the place of your greatest joys. One of the greatest joys in a relationship is giving, giving your time, attention, money or just a smile. A wonderful relationship is all about giving and shifting the focus from us to the other person.”

So when we are dealing with the store clerk who is very crabby, don’t take it personally, take a minute to walk in her shoes and understand she might have had a bad day. Be grateful that you are able to impact her day to share a smile, thank her for her help and wish her a nice day. You don’t know the difference you will make in her day, and in turn, she may go home with a smile and have a better evening with her family.

The most important thing

Eventually, relationships are the only thing that matter. Relationships provide the support we need in both joyful and difficult times. When the world looks dark and the problem looks big nothing is more valuable than the support of the people we love. They encourage us to go through, they accompany us in the time of trouble and they are willing to share the burden with us.

Lisa and I want to help you make the best choices in the way that you move, the food that you eat and the way that you think. It all starts with a conversation that inspires a great relationship and allows all of us to function at our highest capacity. If you’re interested in joining us in this journey of relationship building, I encourage you to sign-up for our email below and we will share with your our messages of encouragement to Live Well, Eat Well, Think Well.

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