The Unbelievable Power of Healthy Relationships

Ultimately that is what we want, right? Healthy Relationships. Relationships that will make us feel loved, valued, and cared for. Relationships that will make us feel accepted. Accepted for who we are and how we are in different moments, on our best days and when we just need to be heard. How wonderful if all relationships in our lives could be described in this manner.

The truth is, all types of relationships come with challenges and do not always serve us as we would like. Being in a healthy relationship also means not losing or sacrificing parts of ourselves because of others. Both parts accept the other as they are, know how to work through their differences and disagreements, and are aware of the purpose of the relationship in their own lives. These relationships (family, co-workers, friendships, marriage) all play a role in our lives and when we can consciously participate in this exchange, we live more harmoniously in our day to day interactions.

Let’s start at the foundation, at what many of us over look when struggling to improve the relationship we have with others- and that is, the relationship with ourselves. If we do not have a healthy relationship with ourselves, how can we share our true self with others? Do we listen to ourselves? Do we respect ourselves? Do we give quality time to ourselves? This is where it all begins because once you have the awareness with yourself about your needs, desires, strengths, and challenges, it is much easier to effectively communicate these aspects of ourselves with others. This, in itself, is powerful, and opens the path to a more harmonious interaction with others. To have the consciousness and awareness of what it is we are lacking, of where we come from and of where we want to be- this awareness is essential in taking purposeful steps towards a clear goal. A strong relationship with yourself is the key to a healthy relationship with the world.