“Once the mind is expanded it cannot ever return to its original form or dimension.”  ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

The purpose of each relationship is to take you a little further on your emotional healing journey.  We came to the planet to learn and sort out a bunch of stuff and to make our way back to the ultimate truth which is the knowledge that all there is, is Love.  Unfortunately, we chose to forget this fact and we venture out on a quest to return to that state.

Relationships are all that matter in the world because on your death bed no one wishes they worked more, rather they wish they had more time with the ones they love.  I know I’m probably hitting a spot of intense pain for you if you are not in a relationship at this time of year, however, you have many meaningful relationships in your life right now if you’ll acknowledge them.

First and foremost, there is your relationship with yourself. How have you improved over the years?  What are you proud of having accomplished?  What do you like about yourself?  I have taught for years to make a success list of things that you feel good about accomplishing and my man Mario did it for himself this year without me prodding him to. He is learning success principles as he overhears me working with others.  Make sure you use this time to reflect only on the positive aspects of your life.  If you need to have a pity party, then limit the time to five minutes and then get right back to your writing down positive things about yourself and your life. [Read more…]