All of us have things to be grateful for in our lives; however, sometimes we get caught up in chasing the next step that we forget to appreciate what we have done and how far we have come. Another casualty of this are the people around us who have given love, dedication, help and support. In fact, it is often those who are closest to us and who help us the most that get neglected by us, as something in our mind takes them for granted as we become accustomed to the help that they provide and it becomes part of our ‘normal’. This is a dangerous place to be, as these people may begin to feel used and disrespected and withdraw this loving support. Now, this is not a message to encourage superficial relationships so that you can get them to do things for you, but more of a reminder to re-examine the fantastic people in your life and realise the contribution that they bring to you. The next step is to thank them and connect with them deeply and appreciatively and foster these relationships with your support people. We often spend so much time and energy ‘chasing’ people who have little regard for us – the problematic ‘on again off again’ boy/girlfriend, the constantly dissatisfied boss, the neglecting friend – but rarely do we pour love and appreciation and energy onto those people who are truly there for us when it counts, even when you have very little to give. So, this Christmas season, perhaps it’s a good idea to reallocate your time and creative gifting to those who have always been there to support you.
LLUMI Australia 