CIRCLE #6

STEP 1: LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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THE PERIPHERAL RELATIONSHIP

This is where we establish boundaries to guard ourselves. This circle incorporates the people we want to keep on the outside either because they are adversarial or they are needy.

STEP 2: TAKE THE ASSESSMENT

STEP 3: RE(SOURCE) YOUR HEALTH

**PERIPHERAL RELATIONSHIP**

**- Where we express our giving to charity and benevolence**
**- The people who hurt us**
**- The enemy relationships**
**- The co-dependent relationships**

FOLLOW ALONG

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Description of # 6 Circle - The Peripheral Relationships

These are people we keep at a distance for one of two reasons: 1. They have hurt us before and probably would do it again. 2. They always

Examples of these relationships 1. Enemies and adversaries 2. Codependent relationships, needy people,

Categorizing these relationships 1. Energy draining relationships 2 Enemy

The Energy Draining Relationships

If we don't keep boundaries in place they will come flooding in and overflow the other relationships. If you set a boundary and someone transgresses that boundary you don't give him or her that much more you give them that much less. Allow them to work themselves

Invest for Return on Investment Invest in relationships that give a return on the investment. A three- strike rule is good in that we allow three ventures into the relationship and if there is no return then stop the investment. This is true also for giving to

Obligation vs. Expression Giving out of obligation is not really giving. When we obligated we use words like 'should' and 'need to' Give out of expression of who we are and from our passion not out of obligation. Invest As An Overflow When we give to #6 relationships it as a result of overflow. It should never take away from or rob inner circle relationships. Good opportunities to serve are those that

The Enemy Relationships

An Axiom Give no energy to our enemies. Power is What We Give We give others the power if we allow them to make us anything, (i.e. make me mad or make me happy) Work things out personally before

A Basic Question Do I want to be right or do I want to have relationship. This is a good question for all of the circles of relationships. The Walmart Aisle Test Is there anyone I would not want to meet in an aisle in Walmart? It is ok to have boundaries. Just make sure it is not turning into animosity and resentment. It is a good practice to have good external boundaries that go along with a good internal attitude. Look to reconcile relationships realizing we are not responsible for