Most people today want “the good
life”. What does that mean? What constitutes a good life? If you were to go and ask all the people you
knew, at home, in your family, at work, everyone would probably have a somewhat
different answer. But there will
probably be a common thread amongst most people you know because if they live or work in your circle of friends and acquaintances, many of them will
have similar values as you. Some might say that the things that are most important
to them include family, relationships, their home, hobbies, money, and even the “stuff”
in their lives. However, it doesn’t
really matter what their definition is, because YOU are the one whose
definition of the good life is what really matters. I recently read an article on this subject, which identified seven key areas that are important to most people in
order for them to feel they have a good life.
These are – meaningful relationships, meaningful productivity, spiritual
awareness, mental health, physical health, keeping money in its place, and
cultivating a kind and caring disposition.
For the next few blogs, I am going to touch on each of these a little
bit. For today’s blog, let’s talk about
meaningful relationships. The people in our lives are important to us. Having good friends is right at the top of list, probably falling second after family relationships. Whether someone has a long
list of friends, or a smaller more intimate list, it is the quality of these
relationships that’s important. There
are all kinds of relationships in the world, and each is important in unique
ways. There are relationships between
family members, between work associates, friends, members on sports teams, and even the relationship one
has with pets. It is a basic human need to be able to share our thoughts,
feelings, hopes, worries and experiences with the people in our lives. This helps affirm and define our own
existence. Nurture and care for these
relationships, because these can make us truly happy, and contribute greatly to
that sense of having a good life. As an investment advisor, I feel strongly that one very important aspect of my job is developing a good relationship with my clients. Trust is key! My relationship with my clients is one where trust and confidence come before anything else. I value relationships, both personally and professionally. Relationships are how we connect with the world and the people around us, every moment of every day. Here
are a few photos that depict different types of relationships. I hope these get you thinking about the importance of the relationships in your life.
Photos by Stirling Images Photography
Photos by Stirling Images Photography
I love your Blog Robin. I find it interesting how when I was young the quantity of friends was so important to me. But the older I get, the smaller and more intimate my circle has become. I really like having you in my friend circle. Do you ever get up to Tofino or Ucluelet? I have some good friends there that could really use your investment experience. The photos you chose are so alive. Thank you.
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