Hello from beautiful Montana:
When we talk about the ability to make friends, there is one quality
that attracts others to you as a bee to a flower. That quality is the the decision you make to practice kindness to everyone you see.
Just as with any other behavior or skill the deciding factor is the consistency of the practice. Many people want to play the piano, but not many dedicate themselves to practicing the scales daily. However, after a while the practice of anything, piano or building friendships, becomes automatic action and does not require conscious decision. It just is.
Make Others Comfortable
The word kindness has a soft and gently feel to it, and yet it is one of the most powerful forces for good in the world today. Going out of your way to make other people comfortable and feel good about themselves has a ripple effect on the workplace, family, neighborhood, community and world.
When we practice kindness, we will easily make friends and build a support system. The mere act of truly listening to others as they speak, of being aware of those who need assistance or encouragement, and of looking beyond our own needs, is empowering.
Friends Are a Resource And Strength
You will find that as your network of true friends and acquaintances grow, so will your confidence and self esteem. Knowing that you have built a network of people who care about you just as you care about them will give you courage to try new things and be open to new opportunities.
As you practice kindness each day do it with the goal of simply being a kind person. The side effect of making friends will be an added bonus. People can tell if they are being manipulated or used, just as you can. Make friends comfortable being around you, so they know they can trust your motivation is to help them, not use them.
If your child is having problems on the playground or has a hard time making friends click here:
http://www.TheLeftOutChild.com
You will be glad you did.
In gratitude,
Judy Helm Wright, aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship author and motivational speaker
