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Behind each of us stands at least one supporter. This was once thought to be
the spouse who ran the home while leaving the other spouse free to work.
While this is still one valid scenario, most of us will find that we have
other kinds of supporters in our lives. In some cases, our supporters are the
people whose help allows us to do the things we're best at, see to our
obligations, or pursue or dreams. In other cases, our support may come from
the people who are there to help us through life's challenges by offering us
their strength and bolstering our spirit.
Our support may come from our families and friends or from the people we
hire--nannies, assistants, gardeners, healers, therapists, and advisors. Our
supporters may be the mentors who help us express ourselves by listening to
us as we share our thoughts and feelings. Our supporter can be the person
sitting next to us at a networking meeting or the teacher from our childhood
whose words still resonate in our minds. We have always had supporters around
us whether we noticed them or not. No matter where the support comes from,
few of us can make it through life without assistance.
As we take the time to acknowledge everyone that has ever supported us, we
can't help but feel grateful. Understanding our place in our human support
system helps us see that just as there are people that support us, we are a
supporter to many people. By gratefully accepting the expertise and
assistance of our supporters, we can consciously and more easily build a life
that we love. Thanks to our staff, groups, friends, and loved ones for all
their support. We all need each other's support to thrive in this world.
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