Authentic partnerships empower

What is a genuine association? While we form many partnerships throughout life, some are only temporary, some fall apart over time, but the most valuable, essential partnerships are built over the long term, based on mutual respect and personal consideration. How important are authentic associations in your life?

I recently attended a presentation, “Bravo Zulu”. Dr. Jennifer Carson shared a wealth of information about the relationships we form and how we value each one. While he originally focused on the military, examining the various branches and what the associations might mean for each, I found that every piece of his information was vital to each and every relationship. The more we share and care, the stronger the bonds that are created.

Certain elements contribute to empowerment, equality and collective capacity. These include having genuine respect for oneself and other members of the association, focusing on shared goals and processes, and building an interconnectedness that builds energy and trust. A shared vision, a belief in others, decision-making that reflects everyone’s wants and needs, and the use of your own and others’ perspectives to determine the best steps to take.

Some of the requirements for expanding relationships include regular reflection and dialogue. Think of a movie you have seen in which the characters are mired in confusion and mistrust. As viewers, we have often seen the multiple sides of the situation, yet the actors seem oblivious to external events. Imagine if they just talked? Then they could connect and commit to a direction that could solve problems. With the conversation comes the idea of ​​a safe place: “I shared and it was accepted; now I can speak again.” Or to the contrary: “It was horrible, it was time to cut and run!”

When we value perspectives, ideas, and ideals, relationships grow. Diversity is respected in the same way that the common is enjoyed and revered. Once the doors of communication are open, partners can work to keep them open or close them slightly or temporarily when moving forward is too painful, too close to the heart. What a difference time one by one makes when designing strength and extending connections.

As mentioned, relationships come in many forms: parent / guardian 1 with parent / guardian 2; from parents to children; brother to brother; extended family to other family members. Those within this realm are often the toughest, referencing the old adage, “You can choose your friends, but your family has already been chosen.” Like it or not, the family is yours forever. Even moving around, cutting people, cutting ties while adding distance, does not make individuals less related. So why not just talk? Why not try to communicate? Why not consider a relationship? Why not some authenticity?

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