How to Show Your Family How Much You Love Them

Be available when your family needs you.

It is an extraordinary blessing to be a member of a loving family. But it is not enough to feel love in your heart--you must be willing to show by your actions how much you care. There's always something more that you can do to demonstrate your love. A family steeped in loving actions is a family that is flourishing. Here are some loving gestures to make.

Things You'll Need

• Imagination
• Sensitivity
• An open heart
• A smile

Instructions

1. Surround your family with optimism and optimistic attitudes. Look for the silver lining. Spread good vibes and uplifting thoughts.

2. Refrain from criticizing or critiquing your family in public. Don't participate in gossiping about each other. Unless, of course, you are spreading heavenly gossip.

3. Never, ever allow family put downs. We all have enough put downs from strangers, we don't need that from family too.

4. Always be available when your family needs you. Tell them, "I'm here for you."

5. Look for your family's hidden talents and freely pass out compliments and praise.

6. Hold a family picnic and have a watermelon spitting contest.

7. Keep your promises.

8. Be really interested in what your family members are doing, thinking, feeling. Ask them about their dreams and longings. Say, "I believe in you."

9. On birthdays write a letter about how much you admire each special quality. Tell your family members how much you enjoy their quirky ways. Laugh about your own quirky ways.

10. Practice what you preach. If you give out advice, follow it too.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that a loving family is a treasure.