In quiet moments of reflection, when we think things over in our minds, we realise several things of importance that we often ignore or even forget to think about when we are busy in the humdrum of everyday life, which is most of the times to be honest.

We are all seeking happiness and well-being, while at the same time doing the exact opposite of it. That is one of life's greatest ironies. Also, we run and run seeking these things, without realising that they were with us all along.

If you haven't figured it out already, let me spell it out. I am talking about family, the greatest blessing anyone could ever ask for in life. The moment we say that word, "family", we feel warm inside. That's because family is the source of the love and happiness that we are always seeking from the outside world.

There is something special about the bond that we have with parents, spouse, siblings or children that can't be described in words. Spending even a little time with them puts to rest all the stress and worries and we can just be there in that moment, relishing in their love and care. Aren't some of the most memorable times in our lives spent with our families? I am sure they are.

Maintaining The Bond

Like with everything worthwhile in life, family bonds have to be nurtured as well. Just as we need our family, our family needs us too. Just as our family makes us happy, we make them happy as well and so it is important to cultivate those relationships and maintain that environment where everyone can feel that love and compassion.

This is especially important for children. Right from the early age, we need to make them feel loved, respected and cared for. If we don't they will naturally seek these things in the outside world, which could have consequences for the kind of human beings they turn out to be.

Never feeling fulfilled or content with themselves is something we see quite a lot in the adult world and many of the times, it is because of how they were brought up. So, it is of vital importance that we remain mindful of how we raise our children.

The world sure needs a lot of love, it seems. Thankfully we don't have to go too far to get it. Family is all that we need and it's no doubt one of the biggest blessings in anyone's life. Be grateful for it. Cherish it.