Remember the song Cat’s in the Cradle by Harry Chapin? I’m dating myself but was reminded of the song as I connected with loved ones recently. The song’s message is about making time for those that we love. Life is about connection and relationships. Plus, our brain thrives engaging with others and nurturing memories in the process!
No matter how busy we are, we should always remember our most cherished memories are created with others. Nurturing relationships IS nurturing memories.
Create Nurturing Memories
In the midst of our busy lives, we often overlook the ones closest to us, the ones with whom we make the most memories. I regretfully do this too often. Don’t allow the important people in your life be who we pay the least attention to. Choosing things over people loses the connection and the memories we could make with them.
As my life was flying by recently, I was missing some of those integral connections. So, I reconnected with people I care about. It was lovely. We caught up, laughed, cared, and connected. Relationships were strengthened and nurturing memories were made.
Whether it’s a quick call, date night, a pop by the parents, or listening to someone who needs to talk, take the extra moment to nurture relationship in life. We are often tempted to rush through our days, but when we do, we may miss the memories that mean the most.
I don’t’ want to look back on my life regretting the time I could have spent nurturing the relationships I have been given. With clients, parents, friends, or family, I don’t want to wind up the like the man in the song who inadvertently taught his son that busyness comes before relationship. I want to make more memories by nurturing my relationships.
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