Building New Relationships in the New Year
Join Peter and Mark as they discuss how relationships are fundamentally built upon one's relationship with God and how faith impacts professional relationships, promoting companionship and listening in the workplace.
Notes
- A discussion of happiness and fulfillment from the bucket list of Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and former head of the American Enterprise Institute.
- Relationships are based on one's relationship with God, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's views in "Salt of the Earth."
- Start your day with scripture and prayer, mirroring Jesus's practice.
- Encouraging others is proposed as a measure of one's spiritual growth and relationship with God.
- "What Would Jesus Do?" oversimplifies the unique path each person should take in their faith journey.
- Each person's way to God is unique, akin to finding the right home in real estate, requiring personal effort and overcoming obstacles.
- Growing closer to Jesus increases patience, a virtue essential for dealing with others, especially in challenging situations.
- Christ's interaction with the wailing women during His Passion is an example of how to engage with colleagues.
- Laypeople should sanctify their professional lives as part of their spiritual duty
- Despite resistance or lack of recognition, one should continue to be a positive influence, recognizing that small seeds can grow over time.