Easter – a celebration of rebirth and relationships. Why is it worth taking care of bonds and getting to know yourself?
Easter is a time of hope, rebirth and a new beginning. It’s a moment that reminds us of the power of life, even after the darkest winter – the possibility of transformation, rebuilding and returning to what really matters.
At the Understanding Foundation, we believe that one of the most important values to cultivate during this special time – and throughout the year – are relationships with other people. They shape our well-being, mental health and sense of meaning.
Relationships as the foundation of our well-being
Many years of scientific research, such as the more than 80-year “The Grant Study” conducted by Harvard University, confirm what many of us intuitively know: it is the quality of our relationships that most affects our happiness, health and longevity. Not career, not material success, not the number of achievements – but whether we have someone to talk to, who to hug, who to trust.
Close ties:
- reduce stress levels,
- increase mental resilience,
- help to recover faster after difficult experiences,
- give a sense of belonging and security,
- support our physical health.
To get closer to others, we must first know ourselves
But what makes some relationships deep and lasting and others fleeting? The answer often lies… in ourselves. Research shows that people with higher self-esteem build more stable, more satisfying relationships.
Why?
Because when we understand ourselves, our emotions, needs and reactions, it is easier for us to communicate with others. It is easier for us to listen without judging, to express ourselves without hurting, to support – without controlling. And above all – it is easier for us to be ourselves and allow others to be themselves.
At the Understanding Foundation, we believe that understanding yourself is the first step to understanding others. And understanding leads to empathy, empathy leads to closeness, and closeness leads to health and inner peace.
Let’s celebrate relationships – and diversity
During this Easter time, it is worth stopping for a moment and asking yourself a few simple but important questions:
- Who is important to me?
- Who have I said something good to recently?
- Can I be gentle with myself – and with others?
- What else can I learn about myself?
Remember that relationships do not have to be perfect – they have to be real. And the diversity of people we meet is not an obstacle, but a treasure. In our foundation work, we support multilingual families, migrant communities, neurodivergent people – and we see how much we can learn from each other.
Community begins where evaluation ends and understanding begins.
On the occasion of Easter, we wish you closeness – with yourself and with others. Let us celebrate the rebirth of life and our diversity.
Understanding Foundation Team
