Relationships

There are a variety of relationships which exist; intimate, spiritual, friendship, work-related, associates, and partnerships.  Relationships consist of individuals who are connected; individuals who have a bond or an alliance; individuals who are associated with one another; the state of being connected.   Relationships work when you are honest with the people whom with your relationship(s) exist.  If you are honest, it allows the recipient to process the information which has been given to them, positive or negative.   Sometimes within the relationships when people are not honest, it allows for ill feelings and produces negative results.  There are always people who are willing to help and support “your” cause if they have a relationship with you.  However, you cannot allow jealousy, envy, strife, and lies to enter the relationship.  You are supposed to be happy for people who have positive outcomes.  What God has for you is for you and what God has for them is for them.  Even though your paths may intersect, you are not always intended to travel down the same road to reach the same destination.  In traveling your path/journey, ensure that you do not burn bridges.  Once bridges are burnt oftentimes they can’t be repaired even if the person/ people forgive you.  All relationships have a season.  Try not to hang on to a relationship which you have outgrown or that has outgrown you.  Everyone has a spot in your life whether it is for a minute or an eternity.  Always remember the lessons (good and bad) that you have been taught by the people you came into contact with.  Cherish the good memories and try not to “hang-on” to the bad memories.  Although you may never forget them, don’t allow them to stunt your growth.  Prioritize your relationships so that you know your role in all the relationships which you exist and/or co-exist.  Prioritize the importance of each relationship to your well-being and health.  If it’s not a good relationship, let it go.  If you have difficulty letting go, pray and ask God to give you the strength to move on.  Make room for happy and healthier relationships.  Life is too short to be unhappy.  Live, Laugh, and Love!!!