Don’t Fall in Love with the Water and Forget the Well | A Lesson on Gratitude, Relationships & Reciprocity

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of gratitude in relationships and caring for those who support us.

In this episode, I reflect on a piece of elder wisdom that has changed how I see relationships: “Don’t fall so much in love with the water that you forget to care for the well.” We often focus on what we receive—support, advice, opportunities—but we don’t always pause to honor the people who make those things possible. This conversation explores the difference between the “water” and the “well,” the hidden cost of what people give us, and how to practice gratitude in a way that truly nourishes relationships. I also share practical ways to care for the people in your life—and how to protect yourself if you are the one others depend on. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. And join my newsletter for more reflections on the topic. https://www.soarwithsharron.com/newsletter We’ve learned how to receive… now it’s time to honor the givers. #DecidingToSoar #ElderWisdom #RelationshipsMatter #GratitudePractice #HonorTheWell #LeadershipAndLife #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticLiving #CommunityCare Want more from SharRon and The Jamison Group? 📖 WORDS OF WISDOM : SharRon’s Latest Book, Deciding To Soar 2…

People in this episode

Host: SharRon Jamison

Topics covered

• gratitude
• relationships
• reciprocity
• elder wisdom
• personal growth
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• gratitude practice
• relationships matter
• honor the well
• self-awareness
• women in leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Jamison Group, Amazon

Products: Deciding To Soar 2 Higher, Unwrapping Your Purpose

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