Social: Habits to explore
Nourishing relationships. Together we flourish.
What happens in the way you relate, withdraw, judge, give, receive or connect with others? How could these habits help? Deeper connection, stronger relationships, greater belonging and a sense of community.
Select ONE of the habits above, scroll down to access the shadow, capacity and flourishing state, as well as the Love Enacted Practice for that habit. The shadow is a familiar pattern that can hold you back. The capacity is the ability you will practice developing. The flourishing state describes the way of being you hope to grow towards.
Habit #12 - Spread loving kindness
From indifference, to kindness, to unconditional love.
INDIFFERENCE
KINDNESS
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
The Love Enacted Practice: A simple, repeatable action - “When I notice myself overlooking someone’s needs, I will offer one small act of kindness without expecting anything in return.”
From neglect & disconnection, to presence & care, to deep connection.
Habit #13 - Tend to your relationships
NEGLECT & DISCONNECTION
PRESENCE & CARE
DEEP CONNECTION
The Love Enacted Practice: A simple, repeatable action - “When I feel disconnected, I will ask someone how they are and give them my undivided attention (listening without interrupting or trying to fix them or responding with my opinion).”
Habit #14 - Surround yourself with support
From isolation, to relational discernment, to belonging.
ISOLATION
RELATIONAL DISCERNMENT
BELONGING
The Love Enacted Practice: A simple, repeatable action - “When I withdraw, I will reach out to one trustworthy person.” (Share something real, ask for support or practise receiving their care.)
Habit #15 - See the world as your family
From division & separation, to compassion, to unity consciousness.
DIVISION & SEPARATION
COMPASSION
UNITY CONSCIOUSNESS
The Love Enacted Practice: A simple, repeatable action - “When I notice an ‘us and them’ response, I will intentionally recognise the other person's humanity.”
Choose one practice from the habits above that resonates with you.
Download the workbook below to access your 21-day practice plan.
Write down the ‘love enacted habit’ in your plan and each day, notice the opportunities you have to practice. Briefly record what you learn.
After 21 days, reflect on what is changing in your life, and what you want to continue developing. It might be more of the same habit, or you might want to go back to your Eight dimensions and choose another habit. Flourishing is a life-long journey of ongoing participation. We are not striving to reach a finish line!