| your relational pause if conflict is unavoidable, what are we fighting for? Last week, we spent some time looking at our “stress containers”– full of those uncontrollable pressures that make our voices feel stuck and our connections feel strained. It’s heavy work. We also explored how heaviness is helped by finding what provides balance. So today, I want to offer a pivot.When we talk about Relational Stamina, we aren’t just talking about surviving the hard days. We are talking about cultivating the energy that makes a relationship feel worth the effort. In Relational-Cultural Theory, we identify The 5 Good Things that happen when a connection is working: Zest, Clarity, Empowerment, a Sense of Worth, and a Desire for more relationships. If the stress of conflict on your side of the screen has crowded these out lately, I wrote a guide to help you find them again. My ebook, The 5 Good Things, is a reflective journey designed to help you identify and grow this positive core. [Link: Get the 5 Good Things Ebook – $12.99] Before we tackle the big conflicts, we have to remember what it feels like to be on the same team. to the balance that good things bring, LaShawn P.S. If you missed this month’s Settle In Practice and want to join us next month, here’s the link to save your seat.[Join the Settle In Practice] If a slower email pace would serve you better, you’re welcome to switch to monthly or quarterly updates [here]. |
If conflict is unavoidable, what are we fighting for?
