It is difficult for me to identify the positive relationships in my life, because through the years they have all become positive very important partnerships for me.
My husband and children have been and amazing wealth of love lessons and encouragement, now that they are all adults our relationship has shifted to mutual caring and joy. As my family grows so does the love and respect.
Another powerful relationship is one with my brothers and sisters, this is my oldest sister Jamie with whom there is a special bond beyond any friendship. Now that our parents have past the evolution I see in my 7 brothers and sisters is beautiful, we are becoming the elders. Jamie and I share the spirit of the earth and yes that is a wolf by her side, we frequent a wolf rescue among other profound experiences.
My backyard. Nature is a relationship that I can not do with out, it is stunning, harsh, it moves slowly, it calms me, it breaths life into me and it inspires me. Nature keeps me flexible, challenged and I want to share this relationship with everyone I possible can. No matter what your backyard looks like nature exists in every blade of grass, rock and insect.
My husband of 30 years. This is a relationship that no words do justice, there are challenges sometimes on a daily basis, there is growth and comfort within each year and there is support beyond my wildest dreams.
I have learned through the years that each relationship I encounter is a positive one, I know that sounds unrealistic but true. I learned the most for a coworker that was so very hard to work with, I had to let her go and the challenges continued. My co director and I did mediation with this teacher and it was a very unpleasant experience but the lessons learned still teach me to this day 10 years later. I learned nobody can ruin my day, nobody can make me feel bad, and nobody can take my power away. I am in control of how I take each experience, I cannot control the experiences, but I can choose to learn from them. This is something I realized no matter how much experience I have or how much knowledge I acquire I am always a student learning. Each day is filled with a lesson in humility which I bring to my relationships especially in my work with young children, families and colleagues. This is not to say I do not stand up for what is the best practice for young children, my goal in life is to view different perspectives and not judge, that is a tall order and as I said before an on going lesson.
Tina,
ReplyDeleteYou have a profound relationship with your natural environment. It is clear from your posts, discussions, and pictures that your love of nature and its positive influence has strengthened your relationships and all that you do. I think it is beautiful that your relationships have such a spiritual foundation because I truly believe in the force of nature and its power over all of our lives.
And a wolf? Really? Way cool!
Thanks for sharing such an inspirational post.
This is great! I enjoyed reading all of your comments and becoming apart of your life. Thanks for being so open. I pray that your relationships continue to flourish and grow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so open and posting these beautiful pictures. I felt warm and tranquil as I read through your blog. The relationships you spoke of are beautiful and thank you for sharing these with us.
ReplyDeleteI will take this with me and use it:
I learned nobody can ruin my day, nobody can make me feel bad, and nobody can take my power away. I am in control of how I take each experience, I cannot control the experiences, but I can choose to learn from them.