Something to consider

Everyone I know has relationship(s) in their life that they feel they “should” be nurturing or cherishing more. Maybe they feel like they don’t spend enough time with their parents, or they don’t appreciate their dog enough. Maybe they don’t always show their gratitude for their kids or their spouse.

Whatever the case may be, people seem to universally “know” they should be more attentive, more grateful, more something with the people in their lives - but, typically, they don’t change. I know I haven’t. Not really.

So maybe a better way to prompt some change would be to reframe your thinking using a scenario that I first encountered in Tim Ferriss’s book, "Tribe of Mentors".

When you’re agitated or impatient with your [parents, spouse, kids, pets, business partner, cult leader, etc.] - (or even if you’re not) - ask yourself, “If my [parent, spouse, kid, etc.] were to pass away suddenly, how much money would I pay to be able to have one more moment with them?” Or, if they’re being particularly aggravating and frustrating, ask yourself immediately, “How much money would I pay just to have this experience - this terrible, irritating situation - back in my life, just one last time?”

It’s a little heavy, but it does help us put things in perspective.

Just something to consider.