Whew! Look at what we've learned these past few months about families. If there is one thing I'd say concerning this topic, it's this: families take work, it's hard, but so worth it in the end.
We've learned about the family system, boundaries, causes and effects in ways to raise children, same gender attraction, dating vs hanging out and how dating relates to marriage, Reuben Hill's Theory, communicating, and much more. We have come a long way, so now it's time to apply it.
Start off today by pondering about something you can do better as a parent or sibling, a daughter or son in your own family. You might be thinking about how you need to serve someone more willingly, or how you have a rigid boundary preventing you from forming a healthy relationship with someone else. You could be thinking you have no idea how you're going to pay off finances by the end of this month or how you need to listen to your children's emotional needs more closely. There are many things you could be thinking about.
Don't be so overwhelmed; start with just one. Write that one thing down you wish to change in your life for the better and then get up and DO IT. I promise, it will feel weird at first, especially if it's regarding your own relationship with someone else. However, with continual practice and a willing heart, it will soon begin to not feel like a chore but a desire. That desire will keep growing the more you practice and improve.
Here are some additional resources on improving your personal and family life:
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box by the Arbinger Institute
