In my previous article I listed 5 points to help you realize your dream. Faith of course was the most important point. 
After reading the article I had an “Ah Ha” moment. Point number three was: “Work in relationship with others! It is through relationships our dreams are realized.” Relationships leaped off the page, or screen, depending on you point of view.
Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house for healing. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof, made a hole and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd to be healed. The reference here does not tell us whether the men were family or friends of the paralytic. Here are four points we can take away from this reference:
- The men sought healing for someone else. Go beyond the obvious to help another person.
- The paralytic could not make the journey to be healed without the men carrying him. Sometimes we are paralyzed and cannot act for ourselves. We need assistance from each other.
- The faith and belief for the friend’s healing was unparalleled. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your talent.
- 4. Obstacles could not stop them. The crowd was so big they were unable to reach the healer without breaking through walls! You need people who believe in you and are willing to go to the max for you!
Relationships are a powerful concept that follows us through life; business is no exception. A business cannot survive without relationships. A business owner has to know how to build relationships to get and keep clients and customers. Workers for the business must believe in the business, and rely on the concept of relationships to make sales. The economic cycle would not exist without relationships.
My question to you today, who are you working with? Are your relationships based on sound principles? Take time to identify the people and friends around you. Get to know the strengths and weaknesses they possess. What can you offer them to ensure their success? Trust, faith, respect, and compassion are values everyone needs. Most importantly, do you both have each other’s back!
Lynn K. Thompson is an author, graphics designer, and marketing maven. She has over 16 years of hands on experience in communications, and has served as a publisher, editor, and publicist. She lends her expertise and advice in graphic design, marketing and publicity. She conducts seminars on the subjects of Creative Marketing, Reaching a Goal with Publicity, Award Winning Publication Design, Web Site Development, and Presentations that Impact and Get Results. Visit her online at LynnKThompson.com and Interlynk.com
