Relationships
Posts that focus on relationships and relationship tips. This covers romantic relationships, friendships, work relationships, and familial relationships, including parents and children, siblings, grandparents, and spouses.
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Day 24: Thankful for Peaceful Times and Peaceful People
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published November 24, 2019. Updated on November 24, 2022. Welcome to Day 24 of our 30 Days Thankful series. For our thoughts today, we’ll focus on peaceful times and peaceful people. Peace begins with the individual. If a person goes out in the world with a combative spirit, he’s likely to find himself in opposition to others. It’s not peaceful to constantly be at odds with…
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Day 23: Thankful for Family
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published November 23, 2019. Updated on November 23, 2022. Wow, this month has flown! On Day 23 of our 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we want to show our gratitude for our family. Ah, family. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. One thing’s for certain, the family is the biggest influencer of our personalities, personal development, and self-esteem. Not everyone has family in the traditional…
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Follow Your Heart to Peaceful People
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Do you crave peace at holiday time? What about the rest of the year? More people are coming out and sharing about their mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety. If you are someone struggling with your sense of self and are having trouble managing emotions, consider one major aspect of life that may be affecting your outlook and level of peace: being surrounded by negative and…
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Share Peace During a Meal
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Hoping to enjoy greater peace this holiday season? Meals are a major focus of Christmas, Chanukah, and other December holidays. We will break bread with immediate and extended family. We’ll likely be invited out to at least a few parties where meals are served, and possibly some festive restaurant gatherings. Will these shared meals be a time of peaceful togetherness? Or will we go home feeling worn…
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How to Communicate Peacefully
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When you think of peaceful communication, what comes to mind? Do you envision Buddhist monks and other religious figures? There is actually a course and book called Communicate like a Buddhist by Cynthia Kane. Yes, believe it or not, the simple act of being kind to others in the name of cultivating peace can be defined and set into daily practice. Provide the Benefit of the Doubt…
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4 Ways to Cultivate Peace in Your Family
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Do you wish and hope for a more peaceful family life? Does it seem like other people’s families manage to co-exist peacefully, while your home and family life always ends up in utter chaos? People who manage to cultivate peace with family likely have rules that everyone follows when in the presence of each other. These rules may be unspoken, having come into being simply by the…
