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August 1, 2011

The 5840 Partnership and Divorce

The 5840 Partnership and DivorceEveryone has this. It can be quite wonderful for those who are in the midst of a tumultuous relationship. It is yours to do with it just as you want. You can take it with you or instead, you might share it with someone. You can use it for yourself, or just give it away to whomever you choose. It doesn’t go backward and it is found everywhere.
Just what is the number 5,840?
As you might have imagined, 5,840 is the number of waking hours in one year. If you are struggling within a relationship or in the process of divorcing, 5,840 is your own personal time to mark your life in the best of ways throughout the year. It just might be exactly what you have always wanted.
Consider the prospect of Hope. Hope costs nothing and can tell you what you need to do to make the best in life happen. Hope is always there, even in the face of the impossible. Hope creates a willingness to try to make changes. It gives energy to your life; something necessary under the emotional stress of separation and an impending divorce.
Next, you may find Trust to become a challenging but surprising and necessary possibility in your current life. Trust will allow you to be open to people and new experiences. You may feel that you will not be cold or withdrawn as you enjoy and explore using trust in new and possibly unexpected ways. Attachments and bonds that are broken leave disappointment and deep hurt in their wake. Trust in a new form will take away worry and replace it with openness to refreshing experiences in the future.
Satisfaction, in its simplest form, gives you the opportunity to enjoy what is already there in your life that brings happiness. You may be delighted to revisit satisfaction in many parts of your daily life. You may choose to sit back and reflect on the realization that something you know about your personal life is already bringing you happiness.
Moments of reflection in a calm setting can bring the satisfaction of everyday life into focus again. In the hours ahead, you can easily share Appreciation with others. It is heart -warming to hear that a few well said, positive words turned out to be important to a dear friend or relative. Words of appreciation make a difference to those who are lonely or discouraged within life. All people have the power to share appreciation freely with others.
Now, a balanced personal emotional world can create a feeling of Harmony in your life. Harmony is there for you to create when what you think, what you say, and what you do is the same thing. The right words and actions come effortlessly when you follow your beliefs. Harmony brings calm, peace and happiness into the days and nights of your life.
A life which is likely to be filled with challenges more so now than before.
Courage is more important now than ever. Courage can be bold and strong, or quiet and reflective, when the situation calls for that response. Courage allows you to hear what others may offer, even when you don’t agree with the position. Courage always has to do with principles. It can be shown in quiet respect and consideration for another opinion. Or, on the other hand, courage is the strength to do what you may fear. Courage can be demonstrated in the handshake at the end of the day that turns difficulties into success.
Kindness can be as simple as a smile or nod. Others will gladly share this with you. It will protect your self-esteem and build self-esteem in others close to you. Basic kindness shields personal strength and value. In your home, kindness is a welcome gift given to friends and family. Kindness shared with others may smooth an otherwise difficult time in your personal life.
Finally, consider the prospect of Time. Important parts of your life, all that you have hoped for and imagined, take time to build. It will take time to make your relationships, family, career and sense of self sit on a stable, strong foundation once again. Time, beginning today, will give you many pleasurable experiences that you may choose to share with others in the 5,840 hours of the year.

Marilyn Rand, Ph.D., M.F.C.C. is a licensed psychotherapist and consultant in private practice in Tarzana, California. Dr Rand’s practice specializes in psychotherapy, psychological testing, educational testing, summary reports, and personal growth. Dr Rand also consults to public and private entities in academic, business, and legal settings. Dr Rand holds a Marriage and Family Counselling License and a California Standard Lifetime Teaching Credential. Dr Rand was a founding member of two psychological corporations and is active on the Board of Directors of a large non-profit full service mental health centre.
By Marilyn Rand, Ph.D., M.F.C.C. Inc.
19634 Ventura Blvd. STE. 325Tarzana, CA 91356
Tele: 818-774-0660
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Fax: 818-727-0633
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