The world of relationship is like a Kaleidoscope

When we fundamentally understand that we have a multitude of considerationsrnthat impact how we are in relationship, our view of change and thernimportance of change is magnified.

Let’s take a few minutes and communicate about relationships and change.
When you were a youngster, did you enjoy looking into a Kaleidoscope?

Were you amazed at the infinite varieties of colors and patterns that evolved as it turned in your hand? Did you ever turn it so quickly that you did not have a chance to fully appreciate what you were watching because things were changing so quickly in the little viewer?

The changes in the viewer pale in comparison to the changes experienced in the last decade--and the changes we will experience in the years to come.

There was very little to think about when turning that little Kaleidoscope:
just look and enjoy. If you view the world of relationship as a Kaleidoscope,
you will see change. Rather than standing there mesmerized or memorizingrnthe colors and patterns as if you can keep things the same, imagine what itrnmight be like to be the colors.

For openers, think about every second ofrnyour life, every minute, every day, being different from the preceding second,
minute, or day. No two interactions or opportunities are the same, just
as the patterns in the Kaleidoscope are never the same. Changes arerninevitable--in behavior, in life patterns, in your knowledge base, in yourrnhabits, and in your relationships. We are not the same person we were evenrnmoments ago.
People change. Look around you. Are there new people in your life thatrnwere not there a month ago, six months ago, last year? Get to know peoplernaround you, and get involved with them. Don’t just observe the changes passively, as if you are looking into a viewer. Be a part of them. Get to knowrnpeople you come into contact with, what they do, what makes them tick.
Become interested in them and how you can help them. They’ll do the same
for you and you’ll enjoy life more.

Technology changes. Are you still using the same equipment as one, two,
five years ago? Not very likely. And the equipment you are now using willrnbecome obsolete in the near future. Further more, staying abreast of therntechnological changes and discussing preferred communication tools withrnyour partner is key in developing a collaborative relationship.
Leadership techniques change. When was the last time you picked up andrnread a management book for insight about new management and leadershiprnpractices?

An understanding of the changing needs of today’s workforce (that’s all ofrnus!) will help you be more progressive and able to meet and partner withrnothers within or outside your organization.

Economic factors, urgency, people’s values, technology, and relationshiprnmanagement: all changing everyday, truly a Kaleidoscope. You can becomerna part of the Kaleidoscope--get inside the viewer--and be the one whorndetermines the next pattern, if you make up your mind to.