(Here is an excerpt from my book, Awaken to Joy. Each chapter includes four assignments, one a week for a month, so you can deepen your own understanding of the topic. I include one here for your enjoyment. From my heart to yours. In joy, Laura)
People
The people we choose to have in our lives can greatly affect how we communicate,
how we interact, and our overall outlook on life.
In effect, they can often decide the balance between positive and negative inside of us.”
The people we choose to have in our lives can greatly affect how we communicate, how we interact and our overall outlook of life. They can decide the balance between the positive and the negative inside of us. We may not be aware of their effect, but in an unconscious state, it is guaranteed that some people will affect us strongly. One minute we can be drawn into the excitement of one person, the next minute feeling the dissatisfaction and irritation of another. We will use this chapter to become more aware of our interactions with others so we can use them to be more compassionate and joyful.
Do the people in your life bring more joy and compassion to you? Do they leave you feeling energized and inspired? For those who do not, what can you do to ensure they do not leave you feeling negative when you are with them? We are going to look at this area of people interactions on a few different levels. I encourage you to focus on the area that most resonates with you.
Assignment:
Step One: Becoming more aware – How do people affect you? Spend a week noticing the effect people have on your feeling of well-being. This exercise can be quite illuminating. Notice the people with whom you spend a lot of your time as well as the unfamiliar person who was standing in front of you in line at the grocery store. What did you discover?
Peace,
Laura
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