We Cannot Do It Alone

Relationships 

Building relationships are more than Instagram tags (#goals), Sunday Morning Mimosas, and Girl's Night. According to the ''six degrees of separation,'' we are about six or fewer handshakes from anyone in this world. Whatever your goal, you need people to get there. Nurturing Relationships acts as a catalyst in the production of these goals.

Intentions

Seek first to serve than to take and to listen than to be heard. We define our worth by how much we can give. What you gain from these relationships is measured by how much you gave. Relationships are not equal; they're reciprocal. Rewards from relationships often come in the form of connections/referrals. You hold a space at the front of the line by investing time into their interests. The ultimate sacrifice. 

Boundaries 

Setting boundaries transcend beyond intimate relations. Many relationships run dry due to a lack of communication. Be open about your lines and clarify the terms of your new connection. We have a habit of defining our boundaries by dancing around each other until someone crosses the line. Be proactive and less reactive. 

If you're unsure about the boundaries of the person with whom you are building a relationship, ask. It's isn't our job to manage other people's boundaries. We tend to make our boundaries 'one shoe fits all,' expecting our terms to be the same as theirs. We are different, and although we don't need people to complete us, relationships can afford us the tools we need to obtain completeness.

 In the same beat, do not allow others to define your boundaries. Although our intentions should be to give, understand that relationships should not drain you. This includes but isn't limited to; intimate, platonic, family, and work. Let your Yes's be and your No's stand. Be intentional about what you give.  Make those blurred lines bold. 

Look at the people around you. Do they align with your purpose? If yes, then great, nurture those relationships. If no, then teach them. Invest in your peers, share what you've learned, and seek out people that you can learn from; If there's no one around you, then step out of your comfort zone and put yourself in a social setting to build these relationships. Always start with, " How can I serve you?"