Time is a precious commodity.
Don’t squander it.
Martina McGowan
Tomorrow, May 15 is International Day of Families. On this worldwide holiday, we recognize and celebrate the importance our families hold in our lives.
Even though these are the people I fall in and out of love with most often, and argue with the most, my family, both blood and chosen, is the single most important source of healing energy in my life.
My family is a source of healing energy for me because I know that with them I can just be myself. No airs, no pretense, no fake stiff upper lip required. While we are always trying to be our best no matter who we are with, we have the underlying assuredness that our families love us unconditionally, always want what is best for us, and want us to be able to be ourselves.
With our families, we can be confident that their love is based solely and permanently rests on the simple fact that we are family. And nothing can ever change that.
We are able to relax with our families. Because they know us inside and out, we are able to let go of any tendency to want to put on a big show. If we are happy or excited about something, we are able to share it with them. If we are sad or anxious, we can share that as well.
We can speak the truth around them because we know that our relationship is based on authenticity and trust.
Life can be so challenging so we should truly cherish our family’s support.
I, for one, love having this group of people with whom I can laugh or cry, share my deepest, darkest fears or fondest, craziest dreams and ideas, and who will always be a lynchpin in my life, no matter what.
Question (for your heart, your journal, or share in the chat):
- How do you show your family that you care about their lives?
Enjoy this time with your family.
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