Relationship Reflection

I believe that relationships with others are one of the most important things in life. Whether it is relationships with family members, friends or co-workers they all shape how we live our lives. My most important relationships are with the members of my family. We have always been close and will always be there for one another when it is needed.
My family is what has made me the person that I am today. They have helped define who I am and the beliefs that I hold. When making decisions in my life I always look at their opinions or ideas and use it to help make my decisions. Although we are not a perfect family, we still try to help out and support each other. We all make mistakes and slip up on the way, we even get mad at each other, but we always figure out what needs to be done to fix the problem and we go on living for each other.

                                                                My Family

Another relationship that is important to me is with my dog, Raymond. A few months ago I was going through a stressful time for many different reasons. I began looking for a home to live in, but didn't want to be alone. So I started looking for a dog. I found one that I really wanted to adopt but soon he was adopted out to someone else. A week later he was returned and once again up for adoption. I knew that I needed him in my life and was able to finally adopt him. It took a while to really build a good relationship and find out what he needs in his life. Since he is a puppy sometimes life can be a little chaotic but I wouldn't trade him for anything. His constant joy and happiness helps to remind me to be happy.

Me and My puppy, Raymond

Another set of relationships I find to be very important is with co-workers. Being in a teaching field collaboration is very important in every day work. This seems to be a type of relationship that takes longer to build because it is in a professional setting. Each of you have your own set of expectations that you need to meet and a different way of going about them. It takes time to learn what is best for each and how to go about sharing what you have. Building positive relationships is important to how you behave at work and the atmosphere that you work in. When you have great relationships you are able to feel safe sharing your ideas and you are happy to come to work every day. I have been in situations where I did not have good relationships with my co-workers. I dreaded going to work and felt that even though things were not being done how they should, there was nothing I could do to change it. I love the work environment that I am in now and feel like it is a great place for me to keep growing.

These are just a few of the important relationships that you encounter throughout your life. Whether you encounter good relationships or bad relationships they always help you to grow and learn so that you are able to keep going on to a better person.