The purpose of partnership is to create something greater than we can create alone. Not because of any deficiency or incompleteness we may have, but because each of us has unique talents, abilities and energy. In partnership we can increase the efforts and talents available for creating something meaningful together, with the added bonus of sharing the experience with another person. All partnerships, whether romantic, creative, or professional, can be powerful catalysts for personal growth when entered into with forethought and consideration.
It is critically important to choose our partnerships wisely and consciously. Timing is very important too, form a partnership too quickly and you may find yourself rushing into partnership with perhaps not the clearest intentions, on the other hand take too long to decide and the opportunity to form a union may have passed. Additionally, partnerships created during times of great need might serve our immediate goals, but the repercussions of a union quickly forged with little long-term consideration can be very difficult to recover from. Granted, there is always something to learn from every relationship, but seeking another to fix us or our situation can turn a partnership into a co-dependent bond. However, If we can stay clear about what we want and what we need in a partnership, while staying grounded and remembering that we are our own source of happiness and fulfillment… we can create partnerships that support and enhance the best of who we are.
I have heard it said, “everyone in our lives is a mirror reflecting back the parts we love and dislike about ourselves”. If we have the courage to recognize our reflections in each other, we can grow through our partnerships. A partnership that offers both acceptance of who we are and an opportunity for personal growth can be fertile ground for growing a healthy, successful and lasting union. Also, when we find this kind of partnership, we are more likely to want to keep it, invest in it, and nurture it.
For me, life has always been a collaborative effort and much of what I have done has been enhanced by partnership and many of the goals I have set for myself will be impossible to accomplish without good partnerships. Think about the partnerships you have formed in your life, both the good and the bad. What was the source of failure for the partnerships that didn’t work out, was it the wrong partner, bad timing or maybe misaligned goals. Also consider your partnerships that have worked well, the ones you cherish, was it circumstances, timing, luck or maybe a wisely chosen partner who complimented your skills and energy. In any case, with this reflection you may learn something important that will assist you the next time you have an opportunity to form a new partnership.
As a part of personal growth, I think it is important to learn how to form healthy partnerships in life… because in a good partnership our personal power is multiplied, and it is through partnership we experience the joys of working, living, and loving together.
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