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A Special Relationship

Of all the relationships that we encounter in life, one is more important than the one we develop with yourself. The very quality of our lives is determined by the choices, we make in this relationship. Yes, the nurturing of this relationship is often neglected. The following are suggestions and reminders for renewing that special relationship.

Making Your Aquaintence

1. Get to know yourself in new ways by opening your mind and seeing yourself in a new light. Start with believing that you can do or be anything you want. forget the restrictions that you placed on you by others or past experiences. You are a new person today.

2. Get to know yourself in old ways by realizing dreams and fantasies that you've had for awhile. ow is the time to try things that you always wanted to experience. Past failures may become tomorrow's successes.

3. Get to know your body by exploring new movement (dance, yoga, Feldenkrais, etc.) or by experiencing deep relaxation (meditation, massage, hot tub, etc.) Dare to risk being more physical.

4. Get to know your emotions by accepting them as you do the weather without manipulation or control. Experience your feelings like breathing, a natural experience which flows easily in and out.

Deepen The Relationship

1. Finding quality time to spend with yourself can make the difference between solitude and loneliness. Choose to put yourself as a priority and you'll know how much you care.

2. Gain trust in yourself by having positive thoughts and speaking well of yourself. Have good internal conversation with yourself by telling yourself the truth.

3. Strengthen your self-awareness by trusting your mind and listening to your body. Dare to trust your intuition and take advice from your inner voice. Accept the individual in you by celebrating the unique way in which you do things.

4. Gather together the experience of your whole life. Express the playful child in you along with the wisdom of your age. Work toward weaving together there many dimensions of your personality.

Nurturing The Relationship

1. Provide yourself with the basics, good food, good sleep, good spirituality, etc. Remember that these are your fuel for energy.

2. Give yourself new and challenging experiences that stimulate your growth. See yourself as a diner choosing from the entire menu of life.

3. Build a strong support system by providing yourself with friends who will be there for you. Choose from a variety of ages and backgrounds and create a broad base. A tree is best supported by many roots which reach out far.

With a clear mind follow your heart and respond to your spirit and take this relationship playfully serious. For time spent developing this special relationship is a good investment that yields a high return. Be a good friend to yourself. Treat yourself with the gentleness and patience you would a child and the respect you give the elders. Relax. It need not always be perfect since you only have a life time to work on it.