— Ernie Banks
August 2 is Mid-Summer, halfway between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. Also called ‘Teltane’ in some cultures, Mid-Summer is a time of fruitfulness and abundance, when – far beyond our Sun – the constellation of stars called ‘Leo’ glitters. The days are shortening. Night lengthening. Harvest begins. Reaping what was sown.
After exploring ‘Traumatic Wisdom,’ ‘Conditional Love,’ ‘Emotional Intelligence’ and ‘Created Family,’ this fifth of eight special ‘Soul Songs’ posts considers the term ‘Relational Wealth.’ It is the richness that ‘emanates from our interconnections with other human beings. It gives us inner strength and emotional security and defines our quality of life.’ ScienceDirect
This poem adds:
Tiny Giggles
Silly giggles of laughter
I store upon a shelf
I give some to other
I save some for myself
I am rich beyond all measure
Though not with worldly wealth
I store up these treasures
For my heart and soulful health.
— Muse
Richelle Goodrich advised, “To obtain wealth beyond measure, seek to make more friends than money.”
What is a friend? Here are some thoughts:
“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.” – George Eliot
“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell
“Best friends are the people in your life who make you laugh louder, smile brighter, and live better.” – Unknown
How to recognize a good friend? Marie Claire says they:
- Never gossip about you behind your back
- Always keep your secrets
- Never put an unflattering picture of you on Facebook without your approval
- 27 More Signs Someone is a True, Best Friend
How to be a good friend? Motivation Grid recommends:
- Listen and Remember
- Be Honest Without Being Hurtful
- Grow with changes
- Seven more, genuine ways to be a good friend
Consider,
Two resources on Relational Wealth:
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