There are things we may not like about ourselves, or that others don’t care for about us. The same character trait can also be celebrated in other situations. Lets look at each attachment style, and the benefit we and others may experience.
Attached?
In the intricate web of human relationships, few concepts are as fundamental and impactful as attachment theory. Attachment refers to the emotional bond between individuals, especially between infants and caregivers, that lays the foundation for healthy development and well-being throughout life. This bond is not just crucial in childhood but continues to shape how we relate to others as we become adults.
Good Intentions
Failing to plan...is planning to fail
Embracing Our Cracks
Several years ago I came across an intriguing art form, that holds tremendous insights. Kintsugi, or Kintsukuroi, is the centuries-old Japanese art of fixing broken pottery. The name poetically translates to, “golden joinery.” While it’s origins aren't entirely clear, historians believe that it dates back to the late 15th century. Kintsugi has long represented prevalent philosophical ideas.
Finding the Right Words to Say
Showing You Care
This is the final entry of a three part series in which we have explored cultivating relationships. First we looked at each of our individual responsibility to being open to growing in order to nurture connection. We then shifted to the importance of knowing our personal nature as well as the makeup of others in order to influence those same relationships. In this final entry we will focus on ways to cultivate a loving connection. We will do this through the lens of the Five Love Languages.
