RELATIONAL ARTISTRY: THE CANVAS OF CONNECTION

Relational Artistry is a term that I coined to describe the intentionality and practice that I bring to my relationships. Whether romantic or business, family or personal matters, relational intelligence is a skill and art form that I believe should be taught and cultivated for everyone to receive more satisfying and rewarding relationships. As a balm and antidote to the disconnection and isolation, our culture faces, and with the lack of social awareness and increased self-obsession and narcissism bread by the boom of social media, I think it is about time we invest a bit of time and resources learning how to relate well to ourselves, each other, and the world. As a skilled embodiment therapist and guide, I am continually in awe at how many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, emotions, and one another. I have extensively trained in and intentionally lived by the principles and skills of Authentic Relating for nearly 8 years now and have discovered them to be extremely useful to all areas of my life. I feel passionate about sharing these tools with the world.

Relational Artistry is about the skill and practice of building meaningful connections with ourselves, others, and the natural world. It involves being attentive, empathetic, and responsive in your interactions. Everything is connected, and Relational Artistry highlights the awareness and attention to cultivating and practicing "relational intelligence". All of life is impacted and affected by everything around it. It is about fostering trust, understanding, and mutual respect in relationships, whether it's in personal or professional settings.

Relational intelligence - the ability to understand, manage, and navigate complex relationships effectively. It involves the capacity to perceive social dynamics, empathize with others, communicate, resolve conflicts, and build meaningful connections, it encompasses emotional awareness, interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to different social contexts. It allows individuals to form strong, supportive relationships and collaborate successfully in various personal and professional settings. Developing relational intelligence can improve communication, trust, and overall satisfaction in relationships. >>>>> WHO DOESN'T WANT THAT?

Relational Artistry views relationships as canvases where we paint our experiences and connections. Each interaction is like a brushstroke, contributing to the creation of a masterpiece that evolves. Just as an artist carefully crafts their work, relational artists nurture and shape their relationships with attention, intention, care, and most importantly creativity.

Here are my fave top 4 mad skills that will help to support you and your loved ones to cultivate relational satisfaction. Try them out and see for yourself how easy and impactful these simple tools can be.

1. Practice Presence When you are with others, put away the phone, and truly offer your attention as your number one asset. On a date, sharing a meal with a friend, or learning about your child's school project? Pause the rest of the world and devote this moment to being here now. Set a time container if it supports you in being more present. Value and cherish your interactions and experience more gratification and joy in them.
   

2. Choose Curiosity Instead of resting in the answer, begin to live in the question and notice how your life and relationships remain more alive and evolving. Rather than assume you know what your friend is thinking, get curious and discover the truth together. Check it out, check-in, ask, and be open to not knowing and enjoying the flavor of discovery together. Nothing stagnates or kills a relationship more than assuming, plus it just isn't RELATIONAL. Allow things to emerge as a living mystery, and artistic entity into itself without an agenda- now that is true enlightenment to be unattached and related to the field and the space between you..
   

3. Positive Regard Essential for nurturing healthy relationships seeing the good in others is so key, especially during challenging moments. By seeing the best in others and holding them in high esteem, we cultivate trust, respect, and admiration.
   

4. Take Ownership Ownership is the new sexy. That's right folks. Only you are responsible for your joy or pain, and taking responsibility for how you show up to life is one of the most courageous, adult, and powerful things we can do for ourselves and those around us.