Each of us has a Grand Opportunity Available in our relationships. Take 3 minutes. Read this blog CLOSELY. This will reveal opportunities to you to increase your LOVING IMPACT.
Clearly, people all around us are suffering. Many are feeling lonely EVEN if they appear to be surrounded by family and friends. Brain scans shows us that people who feel lonely have brain regions activated similar to that of physical pain. (Perhaps you have had a time of life that has been true for you.)
I want to introduce you to the Social Convoy Model. I learned about this in my Positive Psychology Certification and it helped me find opportunities to take my positive impact in relationships to a whole new level. Notice how these levels of relationships show up in your life.
3 levels of relationships from the Triad of Belonging - Social Convoy Model
1. Interaction: a label for a social exchange.
2. Concern: interactions that include expression of awareness about your needs.
3. Caring: not only is it a deeper understanding of a person's situation, but also expressing a willingness to help as needed.
Where in your life do you have an opportunity to purposefully create a sense of belonging for Yourself and Others?
Which of your relationships might you move from a simple interaction to demonstrating a sense of concern?
Which of your relationships might you move from showing concern for someone to taking the next step and demonstrating caring?
The challenge this week: Become aware and present as you move through your week. Be purposeful in deepening your interactions with others (don't get stuck in your mind thinking of past or future). Be fully present as you move through the day. Play with these levels...seek to deepen your connections in the moments you chat with others.
I will be doing this with you. Please take a minute to write down a your plan to give this a try!
Together, as loving agents of change on the planet, we can make a difference throughout our days!
With all my love,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
www.patriciaomoqui.com
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