"Cultivate: to improve by labor, care, or study : refine" (merriam-webster.com)
The world we live in today is much less conducive to meaningful relationships than it used to be. On average Americans move every five years. We drive straight into our garages and head into the house. Seldom do I see people sitting out on their front porches. Many don’t even know their neighbors' names.
"Good" relationships are much like the air we breath and the water we drink: We don’t realize how much we depend on them until we don’t have them. "Good" relationships give us a sense of who we are.
So what is the secret ingredient in the cultivating of relationships? The short answer is respect for others' feelings, concern for others' property, and being helpful when help is needed.
Life is hectic to be sure. Sadly one of the very first things to get moved down the list of priorities when things get too hectic is our friendships. There are few things in this world which enrich our lives more than our friends. If not properly cultivated, our "good" relationships will slowly wilt and eventually die altogether.
Cultivate your relationships. Invest the time and care necessary to sustain them and cause them to thrive. You'll be glad you did.
Keep looking up. : ) AJ
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