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The reading for March 1st from all Daily Guide to Success books is,
"Stay connected with family as an adult" (James, 2012).
Family members can be a "ray of sunshine" in our lives, or they can be a "thorn in our sides." Whichever they are to you can be an interesting balancing act. It has been said you don't have to like your family but you just have to love them.
The concept of birth order plays a large role in the relationships you develop with family members; the oldest tends to be the "in charge" sibling who busies themselves with attempting to keep peace among the rest. The middle child always feels left out, constantly needs attention or goes through life never seeming to be able to find happiness. The baby has something to prove so he/she becomes an overachiever since they were never "good enough" for the remaining siblings.
Maybe you have a sister who just can't keep out of your business. Or there's that brother who is as good as gold to you and clearly has your best interest in mind at all times. Steering clear of the nosy sister without being hateful would be wise...it doesn't mean you lose all contact with her.
Keeping up with family members without having to be involved in their adult lives has become much less confrontational with the rise of social media. Facebook, LinkedIn, Yahoo all allow us to keep in contact at a distance; many times a must for our own sanity.
Regardless, knowing what your family is up to and cultivating adult relationships with them in some manner builds personal success. They may not always appreciate you or where your life direction is taking you, but having the assurance family is always there can be a stabilizer in the many ups and downs we experience.
Keep looking up. : ) AJ
