What is the Definition of Family?

When I think of the definition of family, I think of a place where you can fall when times are tough.

I imagine a place where you can explore yourself without any degrading remarks, set conditions or judgments.

In my eyes, family is a place where you feel unconditionally loved; where you feel grounded, confident and humble. It's a place where you are welcomed with open arms regardless of any mistakes you've made.

Family is there to cry with you, laugh with you, and share your heartaches. Family lightens your spirit and lifts the heavy burdens off your shoulders. It's a place where you feel 100% authentic.

Being in an unconditionally loving family is our natural way of inhabiting together, yet throughout out time on this earth we have forgotten this truth.

We have forgotten what it's like to feel unconditionally loved; to have forgiving arms wrapped around us regardless of the hurt we may have caused that person.

Instead, we've become accustomed to the "an eye for an eye" mentality. We punish our loved ones by setting high expectations, making it impossible to be pleased, and controlling them with our fearful/hateful emotions (ignoring, yelling, name calling, revenge, etc.).

Today, I challenge you to look at your own definition of family in a different light. If you don't feel unconditionally loved in your family maybe it's time to become that person who changes your family system.

Step up to the plate; remind your family of what it feels like to truly love. Forgive them when they've made mistakes.

Pick them up when their on the ground. Love them for God sake; really, truly love your family..and do this without expectations. Don't hold back.

Give your family what you desire and it will be given back to you 100 times over as the feeling of love overwhelms you.

When you've come to live in a loving mindset, you'll be this way with everyone because really, when it comes down to it, we are all just one big happy family. Right!?

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