Out of balance
“To be in any sort of relationship where you don’t express yourself, simply to keep the peace, is a relationship ruled by one person. It will never be balanced or healthy.” ~Bronnie Ware, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Last week, I ran into someone who has a gift for making me feel both uneasy and insignificant. A sensitive subject came up, and this person — who chattered nonstop — had no interest in hearing my point of view or any of my suggestions. Not surprisingly, I couldn’t wait to escape.
Reciprocity is a huge component of healthy, balanced relationships. That includes listening and conversing with an open mind — and a willingness to learn from others. ~CL
Cindy La Ferle
Throughout my career, I've worked as a book production editor, travel magazine editor, features writer, and weekly newspaper columnist. My award-winning lifestyles features and essays have appeared in many national magazines and anthologies, including Newsweek, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Writer's Digest, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella Grace, and more. My weekly Sunday "Life Lines" column ran for 14 years in The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and won a First Place (Local Columns) award from the Michigan Press Association. My essay collection, Writing Home, includes 93 previously published columns and essays focusing on parenthood and family life.
