7 Characteristics to Become Someone Others want to be Around

Are you really someone others WANT to be around? Do you want to grow to become more loving both inside and outside your home? 

The best book I’ve been reading lately is “The Relational Soul.” God has really been using the book to encourage and to challenge me. You might find it helpful, too.

The book has helped me get more clarity on who God is calling me to be relationally. I am praying I will more and more become…

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7 Characteristics to Become Someone Others want to be Around

1. Hospitably Available - offering a welcoming space where change can take place.

2. Joyfully Receptive - having an ability to laugh at life and at myself in a safe and open-hearted way. 

3. Completely Present - being attuned to the souls and feelings of others, especially their expressions, words, and stories. 

4. Honestly Vulnerable - participating in the pains and pleasures of life more fully and freely. 

5. Encouragingly Wise - sharing insights in a direct and empowering way and asking questions that lead to self-discovery. 

6. Amazingly gracious - minoring in advice and double-majoring in encouragement and perspective. 

7. Radically Christ-centered - living out of my identity as a Beloved Child of God who actually abides and bears fruit for God's glory.  

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A Beloved Child who abides

A Wise Leader who loves

A Voracious Learner who equips

A Passionate Player who enjoys

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If you’re interested in the book, here’s the link.