December 4, 2024
I receive hundreds of email communications on a daily basis, and like many of you, some good and some not so good.
I try to pass along to family and friends those messages that I believe are worth reading, may have an impact, and hopefully will contribute in a positive way to the recipient’s day. That’s the goal anyway.
I don’t always succeed, but more times than not I receive many positive responses to the email communications I send to friends and family.
However, on occasion – and it’s rare – I’ receive an email from someone asking me to take them off my “list.” Hey, they didn’t opt-into receiving the emails I send from time-to-time, so that’s to be expected, and respectfully I immediately make note not to send emails to that individual again.
Well, I guess that’s the beauty of blogs, where I have the opportunity to share in this medium whatever I’d like and things that I come across that I feel are meaningful and hopefully in some way meaningful to others.
Those who read my blogs certainly have a chose, and hopefully most of what’s included in this blog is worthy of being read.
The following message I received was one I enjoyed and once again feel motivated to share in today’s post. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
“Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships
that have cooled.
”The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship:
”I’LL BE THERE – Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. ‘Being there’ is at the very, very core of civility.
”I MISS YOU – Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if
couples simply and sincerely said to each other, “I miss you.” This powerful
affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.
”I RESPECT YOU – Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the
feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm
the importance of a relationship.
”MAYBE YOU’RE RIGHT – This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of “maybe you’re right” is the humility of admitting “maybe I’m wrong.”
”PLEASE FORGIVE ME – Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.
”I THANK YOU – Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don’t take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
”COUNT ON ME – “A friend is one who walks in when others walk out.” “Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating “you can count on me.”
”LET ME HELP – The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.
”I UNDERSTAND YOU – People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.”GO FOR IT – Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness – everyone has dreams that no one else has.
”I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU.”
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