I'm a member of the Pleasanton, CA Chamber of Commerce. I just came from a meeting there where all present agreed that businesses and business people are returning to "basics." They are trying to save their businesses in this difficult economy. I left that meeting wondering, "What are the 'basics'?" Many business "basics" revolve around customer service and relationships. This is what it comes down to: treat people well and they will remember you; when they need the service or product that you offer, they will do business with you.
As people of faith, we should be starting everything we do with this same concept, "treat people well." It's not just the business people who need to be reminded of the "basics." If we aren't careful, stress can weigh heavily on us and we can become grumpy with the very people in our lives that we care most about. Times are tough for many right now. I urge you to remember the basics in your life. The people you love are your most valuable asset. The relationships you have with close family and friends bring you happiness and even good health. Treat them well.
Yes, you are probably working hard these days to balance your financial books. Continue that hard work and balance your relationships too, with kindness. Your relationships are worth it.
As we respond in to the difficult economic times we are in, I hope we can remind ourselves of the basics. This is a way to balance our lives, our books and our faith.
written by: Amy Sluss, RN
Happiness, Health and Health Care Consultant
www.chartyourownhealth.com
