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Five Easy Tips for Love, Peace and Joy: On Father’s Day and Forever

May 25, 2016 ● By Linda Kroll

Here are five ways to share deeper connections with everyone in our lives: be loving, be kind, be compassionate, be sorry and be grateful. 

       When we are loving to others it comes through in our words, actions and attitudes. Often what we say is not as important as how we say it. If we’re upset about something, take time to calm down before engaging, and then remember to be kind. Learn how to share feelings, needs and intentions without being angry, defensive, blaming or judgmental. Encourage without denigrating and offer inspiration rather than insults.

       Learning how to practice Compassionate Communication with our family will spread more love, no matter what the family constellation. If married, be empathetic to the feelings of our spouse and children. If divorced, be considerate and respectful in interactions with our former partner.

       We may be divine parents, but we are also human beings that make mistakes. Rather than pretending they didn’t happen or forgetting about them, it’s best to make amends to the people we’ve hurt or slighted. No matter how old our children are or how long it’s been since we offended our spouse or ex, a sincere, “I’m sorry,” is a priceless gift we can bestow at any time.

       By staying grateful for all the love we receive, we remind our loved ones of all that we appreciate. Our attention, affection and acceptance are invaluable to our children and spouses, and saying thank you models gratitude for the whole family to emulate. We then deserve all the gratitude we will receive. 

 

Linda Kroll is a therapist, mediator, attorney and author of Compassionate Mediation: Add Passion to Your Marriage or Compassion to Your Divorce. For a free chapter and to learn more about Compassionate Communication®, visit LindaKroll.com. For more information, call 847-914-0560.