You may feel a strong sense of kinship linking you to the important people in your life today. Feelings of camaraderie and companionship can come over you suddenly, inspiring you to reconnect with those people you love yet seldom have an opportunity to see or speak with. If you find yourself getting wrapped up in your relationships to the exclusion of all else, consider that your appreciation of friends and family need not prevent you from seeking to make new acquaintances in the various spheres of your life. You will likely be more receptive than usual to the attention of people you do not know today as you understand that they may one day become friends.

Our appreciation for the relationships that sustain our spirits can motivate us to both nurture those individuals we care so deeply about and seek out the company of those who have the potential to become good friends. Since we recognize the important role our relatives and friends have played in our lives, we are less apt to take these important individuals for granted. Likewise, we are receptive to the fact that people we do not yet know are almost always potential loved ones. We are naturally kinder, more loving, and more compassionate when we see the value of human contact and how it has served to make our lives more satisfying over the years. The kinship you feel today will remind you of how important your relationships with others are in the context of your ongoing and lasting well-being.