5. Synchronize Cooperatively

When people synchronize their watches, they insure that their individual actions will occur on time to produce an intended outcome. Relationships require ongoing cooperative action to survive and thrive.

As relationships mature, needs and values of individuals and relationship will change. Career relationships will require flexibility to meet changing schedules and new project goals. Cooperative actions provide synchrony and build trusting alliances. They are part of give and take that empowers strong, enduring relationships.

6. Act Authentically

Acting authentically means acting with integrity. It means living in harmony with your values. Be yourself when you are with someone else. Drop acts that create false appearances and false security.

When you act authentically, you are honest with yourself and others. You say what you will do, and do what you say. Ask for what you want in all areas of your relationships. Be clear about what you will tolerate. Find out what your relationship partners want also. Being authentic creates mutual trust and respect.

7. Acknowledge Generously

Look for and accentuate positive qualities in others. Humbly acknowledge difference that people make to your life. Validate them by expressing your appreciation for their life and their contributions. If you let someone know that they are valuable and special, they will not forget you. Showing gratitude and encouragement by words and actions will strengthen bonds of any relationship.

Don't forget to acknowledge your most important relationship: relationship with yourself. Acknowledge your own qualities, and put those qualities into action. You cannot form a stronger relationship with others than you have with yourself. You will attract qualities in others that are already within you.

Ask yourself: What thoughts and behaviors will attract kind of relationships I desire? What is one action I could take today that would empower my current relationships?

Write down all qualities or behaviors that you desire for your relationships. Select power skills that will attract those qualities. Keep a journal of actions you take and progress you make. By turning these skills into lifelong habits, you will build relationships that are healthy, strong and mutually rewarding.

life I was modestly happy.

Then came my first calling. I heard that small voice inside of me say

what are you good at. I thought talking to people, listening, accepting

people where they are. So my burning desire became being a counselor.

This took going back to school at a late age in life. It took lots of

starts and stops until I could believe it could happen. However, I

became a counselor and was very happy in this position in life for twenty or more years. I felt I had found my purpose. Then I had another calling it was to be a writer and a publisher.

I am in middle of following that calling now. I am a publisher and a writer. I write everyday. I publish daily, and I earn my living this way now. Why do I say I am right in middle of that calling

because each day calling becomes more of a burning desire. I have not come to end of this journey by any means. As I travel this path

I feel that I am helping others so I find purpose in doing this calling. But I know there is more. I can bring more of myself to my writing. I can bring more of myself by improving my ezine. I say to my

Higher Power how can I serve? He replies how can I serve you.

About the author: Judi Singleton is the publisher of Jassmine's Journal