Life is an Adventure: Human Relationships are the Rewards Along the Way!

Believe me, You're Going to Make it!

 By: Mahendra S. Rathore, MBA BA (Honors) PMP CFP®

 Liberation through Shriram and Krishna Ji is the ultimate way to cultivate a profound relationship with the almighty God. Our final permanent home and destination lie in heaven, where our connection with God and liberated souls is in perfect harmony for eternity. After all, who desires a lifetime of shallow, meaningless relationships? We often find ourselves wondering, "Why are relationships so easy to start but so difficult to sustain?" The truth is, there are many ingredients that go into creating this secret sauce!   

The anatomy of a fulfilling relationship encompasses several components: emotions, communication, understanding, closeness, rationality, perception, sacrifice, purpose, and more. However, in this mortal world, we must undergo training to mold our own behavior and mend relationships. When the final moment arrives, we should be in harmony with our inner selves and the outside world. Imagine a life filled with close friendships, loving parents, and a connected spouse. It would be an exciting and wonderful existence. But here's the catch: no relationship turns out the way we hope without hard work, sacrifice, and forgiveness.   

If you long for a better life, more happiness, greater success, and improved relationships with friends, colleagues, community members, neighbors, and family, start applying the power of praise and gratitude that truly works! Now, try to envision a life devoid of relationships. How enjoyable would it be to live in bitterness, disconnection, loneliness, isolation, distrust, and anger?.   

If you can't foster a healthy view of yourself, how can you engage in beneficial relationships with others? How can you build a strong family and an intimate love life if you don't know how to communicate or meet each other's needs? What purpose do friendships serve if you don't know how to nurture and sustain them? Mutual respect, modesty, and humility are vital in our conversations.  

When engaging with others, temporarily set aside "I," "my," and "mine" and replace them with a word that will make you an immensely sought-after conversational partner: "YOU." "What can I do for YOU?" "Is there anything I can help YOU with?" "This can be very beneficial for YOU." "How are YOU today?" "What is YOUR favorite...?"

 Shifting your focus from "I," "my," and "mine" to "YOU" and "YOUR" will significantly increase your power and influence. Incorporate these twenty humble practices into your daily life, steadfastly nurturing humility and boosting the immune system of your relationships:  

• Acknowledge your wrongdoing.
• Receive correction and feedback graciously.
• Refrain from criticizing others.
• Forgive those who have wronged you.
• Apologize to those you have wronged.
• Endure unfair treatment with patience and a forgiving spirit.
• Think and speak about the good qualities of others.
• Rejoice over other people's success.
• Count your blessings, both good and bad.
• Seek opportunities to serve others.
• Be willing to remain anonymous in helping others.
• Show gratitude for your own successes.
• Give due credit to others for your successes.
• Treat success as a responsibility to do more for others.
• Be willing to learn from your failures.
• Receive correction and feedback graciously.
• Treat success as a responsibility to do more for others.
• Be willing to learn from your failures.   

Each relationship has its specific needs for maintenance and prosperity. Everything works smoothly when the aspects of a relationship are well cared for. This is where the need for building relationship bridges through understanding, trust, love, and handling disagreements becomes pivotal. Therefore, it is crucial to focus on other people's strengths in a new way to establish a deeper connection.  Ask yourself:   

• What are their unique strengths?
• What makes you most proud of them?
• What do they excel at?
• What are their most significant personal and professional accomplishments?
• What gifts do they possess?
• What makes them unique and compelling?   

Forgiveness becomes an unwavering seal to guard your heart. Speak with empathy, using one mouth, and listen attentively with two ears. The key ingredients for intimacy and friendship are respect and resilience.    

Now, embark on this adventure called life with the mindset that every human relationship is a reward waiting to be discovered along the way. Believe in your ability to navigate the challenges, put in the hard work, and create fulfilling connections. Your journey will be enriched, and the world will become a more vibrant and harmonious place as you build and nurture strong relationships.

 Remember, life is an adventure, and human relationships are the rewards that make it worth living!