“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the length of it as well.” – Diane Ackerman
1. Be there for each other.
Ask each other what the High and Low of your day is.
What does “being there for each other” mean in your sphere of influence?
2. Stay connected with each other via phone calls, letters, cards, emails, texts and even social media.
How can you stay better connected with other people through letters, cards, emails and/or texts?
3. Be compassionate and kind towards others.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Everyone has a story and you do too! Listen to other people’s stories and
How can we show more compassion to those in our path, ether at work or wherever we find ourselves?
4. Put up your phone.
“Unplug” hangout and catch up! Play a game!
5. Learn your loved ones’ love language.
Read the book: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts.
“I think the most significant work we ever do, in the whole world, in our our whole life, is done within the four walls of our home.” – Stephen Covey
It will enhance your relationships!
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV
There is a book to help you identify your love language, too! Look for Love Languages for Children and there is one for teens too! The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: How to Effectively Love Your Teen.
What are the “Love Languages” of those whom you love the very most in this world?
To read more click below:
HI Tim,
WOW, this is a fantastic synopsis on what I was trying to share in my latest post. Thursday’s post will be Five More Ways to Love Well! Thanks for writing about this important subject. I loved featuring you and your family in my latest post about Loving Well. As I said, your enthusiasm for life is contagious and I am blessed to know you.
Joan