The other day, I enjoyed a zoom meeting with my siblings. It was beautiful, and I finished the session feeling overwhelmed with love for humanity. Family love is unique. It is a love that creates room for more love and makes one feel safe when it is healthy.
Family Life Is Not A Trap
So many people believe family life is a trap. Also, the doom and gloom that plagues social media portals don’t help matters, but I am now a firm believer that family life is a good thing. The way we go into this institution can make a difference whether we survive it or not. It is necessary for the complete upbringing of a well-balanced individual who can navigate the world successfully.
A Well Prepared Family Can Survive Difficult Situations
There is no perfect family, but a well-prepared family can survive the crises that could cause disintegration and relationship strain amongst family members. Knowing that there are people behind you who would leave no stones unturned to assist you is important. This is because your success is their success and your failures only trigger a more supportive embrace till you are back on your feet.
Family Signifies Togetherness
The word family signifies a special kind of bond. When you mention it you feel unconditionally loved. They are people who love you unconditionally. The definition of family is not limited to those related to you by birth but extends to everyone who love you forever. They never leave you and are willing to stand by you despite your faults or shortcomings.
Life Begins With Your Family
We all are part of a family. It is not by our own choosing and this is the aspect that I love. This makes loving our family more pertinent if we want to coexist happily. If we are able to understand that our existence is not by chance but out of purpose , we will be able to settle into who we are and the environment we find ourselves. It is the corporate responsibility of our family to experience wholesome connections.Family life aids in the growth and development of the child.Thus it is a very significant building block in the society
Why Is Family Meaningful
- We learn character and purpose.
- It is a place to be nurtured and accepted for who you are
- In a family, we discover the truth and express ourselves freely.
- It is where unconditional love is experienced and practiced.
- This is where the basics of all human interactions start from home.
- Family Life helps build healthy relationships.
The family is an agent responsible for character growth and development in the early years of a child. Children imitate character traits from their parents. And that’s why it’s essential to walk the talk. It is not only about telling them to be punctual or respectful but by doing it. Since children mostly learn from what they see, it is crucial to input those positive values and character traits you want them to have by doing them yourself to emulate them. As the saying goes – actions speak louder than words- if you say something positive and do the opposite, then be sure that they will emulate the opposite and not what you said.
- Family teaches us why we should love each other
We learn Family love through conflict resolutions, solving differences between family members, and building trust and empathy. It also instills confidence, knowledge, and compassion to judge fairly without partiality. The child grows with these positive traits, which will inevitably yield good fruits when they face challenges. As the child grows up, they develop a trusting relationship with their parents. This kind of relationship compels them to share their achievements, thoughts, and challenges with them for guidance.
Discussing matters arising with children helps build openness in your relationship, allowing them to put forth their views and solutions. Through this experience, the child learns to listen and respect others’ thoughts and opinions of others, allowing them to make respectful and fruitful conversations with people, which will help them find themselves, especially in their workplaces (during business meetings).
In conclusion, Family Life is essential. The phrase – charity begins at home., says it all.
Now that we understand how essential family life is, what should we do to own this information and transform our families?
1.Accept your family heritage, warts and all.
2.Enjoy the relationships within your family circle from the start
3.Relax into family life so that you respond to situations out of a place of love.
4.Know that you can coexist even with differing opinions and values
5.Listen to understand and respect everyone’s space
Whenever you feel like giving up on your family because of conflict or misunderstanding, remember that you are an essential part of that family. You make it completely enjoyable, safe, and supportive. Relax, take a deep breath and reset.