Relationships

Purpose

Preserve, cultivate and intentionally maintain relationships that support Krishna consciousness, service, family, Gurukula, Bhaktigrama and preaching.

Why it exists in my life

Important relationships require attention, and I tend to neglect people who are not physically present even when I care about them.

Relevant roles

Devotee, Gurukula Teacher, Husband, Father, Bhaktigrama Member and Future Leader, Preacher and Institutional Builder.

Relevant life stages

All stages, with special importance during marriage, Gurukula service, community development and wider preaching.

Major responsibilities

Relationships with guru and spiritual authorities, senior devotees, students, student parents, teachers, wife, children, community members, preaching families, important friends and associates.

Projects that may belong here

Future relationship-development, parent-relationship, community-association or preaching-network projects.

Recurring routines that may belong here

Intentional follow-up, meetings, calls, devotee association and relationship review. No routines are created yet.

Important relationships

All relationship categories listed above; their importance and practical attention may vary by role and life stage.

Important knowledge

People's context, history, needs, commitments, conversations, student development and lessons from relationships.

Relation to ultimate mission

Pleasing Vaishnavas, caring for students and families, serving community and preaching all depend on meaningful relationships.

What should be measured/reviewed

Whether important people are receiving appropriate attention, promises are remembered, distant relationships are not neglected and relationships support service and spiritual life.

Not to be confused with

Not merely a contact list, social popularity or constant communication. It is contextual, purposeful relationship stewardship.