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Ten Core Components of Intact Families

  1. Love
        Love of the collective energy brought forth by the family unit

        Love of the individual talents and differences of each member of the family

        Love of the biological and genetic connectedness to each other
  1. Friendship/Companionship
       The sense that - in the family – there is a distinct bond of friendship and loyalty

       The sense that – when needed – that hug will always be there for you 

       The sense that – despite those who give up on you – your family members will believe in you
  1. Connection
    “Our unique family unit was brought together for a reason”

    “Our history is rich in integrity, work ethic, and successes”

    “Our connectedness will remain in perpetuity”
  2. Communication
       Always open and free-flowing

       Never intimidating

       Always free to teach, preach, and reach out to all in the family unit

       Never castigating so as to destroy one’s sense of family
  1. Knowledge …
       of what it takes to keep the family functional and intact

      of the ramifications and pitfalls when family covenants are broken

      of negative influences and forces that are poisons to any family structure  
  1. Protection
       The feeling that whether in the presence of your family or not, you are safe

       The feeling that you will do whatever you have to do to defend the family unit from harm

       The feeling that emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually you are safe
  1. Responsibility
       “I am my brother’s keeper”

      “I am responsible for upholding the values taught to me” 

      “I am my family and they are me … we are responsible for each other”
  1. Vision
       A clear picture of where you are going ensures fewer bumps in the road

      A logical plan to get you to your destination ensures a stable and productive journey

      Without these, the family unit will flounder in the dark, for the absence of vision is blindness
  1. Commitment
    Through the trials and tribulations we will remain strong

    I pledge my obligation whether right or whether wrong

    I am committed to my familyas sure as the day is long
  2.  Perseverance/Persistence
      “I will not give up on knowing my family”

      “I will not give up on helping my family”

      “I will not give up on loving my family”


This list was published  by Recitable.com March 15, 2011.