What are the Best Ways to Foster Family Joys?
@Gabugs (1895)
United States
December 12, 2015 8:11pm CST
Family plays a significant role in our lives. A loving and united family is a healthy and happy family. In such a family, each member strives to bring joy to another; each family member is thrilled at the success of another. But, is it possible to have such an ideal family?
Indeed yes, it is possible if each family member considers it to be his/her prime goal and responsibility. Before we harbor expectations from others in the household, we would first need to commit ourselves to making a contribution and doing our best to foster joy in our respective families.
Here below are some of the best ways I can think of to foster joy in the family:
• Being loving and understanding at all times
• Spending time with family members and communicating with them as and when needed.
• Encouraging each one of the family members in their individual pursuits.
• Listening to their woes and offering help when needed.
• Refusing to criticize or put down any of the family members.
• Expressing appreciation when receiving acts of kindness.
You are welcome to add to the list, so that we could all experience the many splendored joys of family life in the year 2016.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Dec 15
All great suggestions. The problem is getting all family members to adhere to these. My brother is a miserable person and makes the rest of us miserable when he is around. This has been a theme with him for as long as I can remember. You know what they say... you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family. Thankfully the rest of us are loving to each other. That does bring me joy.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
13 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 So very sorry to learn that your brother is a 'bitter' person. Perhaps he's "miserable" as he sees himself as a failure. Perhaps he has an inferiority complex or perhaps his family does not support him. Don't you think it might help if you talk to him [heart-to-talk] and find out WHY he makes others around him miserable. Just a suggestion in case you haven't tried this out.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
14 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 I'm so very sorry to hear that. Perhaps your brother has some deep psychological problem and needs professional help.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Dec 15
@Gabugs Oh but I have, he has a history of just waiting for my mouth to stop moving so he can say more nasty things.I would love peace with him but he refuses to.
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@softbabe44 (5815)
• Vancouver, Washington
13 Dec 15
Working in the family as team players understanding issues each one has.
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@marijuana (570)
• Tel Aviv, Israel
13 Dec 15
All you have listed are truly important for a happy family. Surely one coming from such a family environment becomes a well rounded person.
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@rocky1980 (530)
• Chandigarh, India
13 Dec 15
I believe, Success means nothing without a family. Celebrating your success with a few friends and colleagues is good, but it would still be empty and incomplete if your family is not with you. People successful in personal life are happy in professional life too. One must have a loving, caring, supporting family by his/her side to prosper and live a happy life. Money can't buy true and everlasting happiness and but your family can.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
13 Dec 15
@rocky1980 You are absolutely right in all what you say. Unless you are confident about your family matters, you cannot become successful or happy life.
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@DeborahDiane (40853)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Dec 15
I am very close to the members of our family. I think the only thing I would add is to accept them for who they are. All our daughters are alike in some ways and different in others. We accept them just as they are.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
13 Dec 15
Wow! @deborahdiane That's indeed a very accurate addition to the list. Acceptance of each other despite the differences - - - good or bad. would be the right thing to follow if one is keen on bringing joy into the family fold. Thank You!
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