ROI

Yeah, did some level 4.5 with Pip over carrot cake this morning! We agree that level 5 is possible on a regular / weekly / frequent basis as, for instance, marriages can model this. In purely friendship terms it still applies. However, if we hope for level 5 while watching Match of the Day at the pub, or in the coffee and donut queue at church, then it may be a struggle.

I was going to add to the list “or on the school run”, but actually I have a good friend, Richard, with whom I walk for about 15 minutes, a few times a week, after dropping our kids, before we go our separate ways. Sometimes we stand and talk for another 15 minutes because we have got into some life stuff. So, I guess, that’s one of the most regular level 5 relationships I have and I really appreciate it, and him.

Appreciate Pip too - his encouragement and willingness to explore feelings. We agreed to meet once a month to catch up and eat carrot cake…errr….level 5!

Met with the men’s group at lunch time - reviewed our summers and where we are now. Great to see everyone again, but missed a few guys who couldn’t be there today.

In conclusion then, accountants will recognise ROI – Return on Investment. Gardeners will know “the grass is greener where you water it”. ‘Nuff said for now?

Some level 5 sharing: I am apprehensive about a course I will be at on Monday and Tuesday. It’s a continuation of my counselling, but in an intense form, with 18 sessions squeezed into 4 days. [Another time I’ll share why I’m there at all]

It’s called “Learning to Live, Learning to Love. We will, apparently, be covering: conflict, self-destructive/reactive patterns from childhood, addictions, respecting self and others, intimacy, managing stress, anger management, breaking the bonds of shame, learning to forgive and developing trust and ...(I quote)... “amongst other life changing skills” !!!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend people – won’t be blogging again until Wednesday as I'm on a management away day tomorrow.