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Ones happiness, self-esteem, and ability to work, are influenced greatly by the relationships that we form. A commonly held perspective, that either leads to symptoms of mental illness, is an egocentric view where one believes the best way of improving our relationships is to change other people and that other people are the source of all our problems. One great example of this harmful view is Adolf Hitler who blamed the Jewish for all the worlds ills.

It is important to realize that in order to change relationships we can only change the way we relate to others, and then others will change the way they relate to us. Friendships will only work if you are able to be yourself within them and you are likely to feel more comfortable and genuinely happy with these people. Tough they don�t have to be comfortable, some very good relationships can be provocative and challenging.

Although good relationships are valuable, don�t underestimate the importance of solitude; the ability to enjoy, and to find creative strength in our own company. To be at ease with oneself alone can be a source of refreshment and energy. Solitude is a necessary component of many creative activities that require us to draw from our own inner depths. Solitude is not the opposite of a good relationship. In truth if we are at ease with ourselves we will be at ease with others.

Time with oneself, and time spent as individuals with friends is vital to human development, these stolen moments allow us to distinguish our friends from our foes... Thats what Saniya's little haven has become, a place for the children to learn with each other in this strange new reallity that their homeworld has become..