Marriage is Elementary!

Relationships can be difficult, especially marriage! Those who know me, know that I continually say, "Love is easy. It's the people (we) who make it difficult ('cause we're difficult)." What do I mean by easy? There are wonderful fundamental ways of re-assuring that love remains love, because love is a doing word! We have reminders/rules for us to continually do things to show we love. All of these doing things evolve around respect, with manners. When I came across this "classroom rules" sign, I realized how it involves that very virtue. And, with that, I realized most of the love rules for marriage are elementary!

Classroom Rules sign via barn owl primitives on etsy.com

You get the picture! It's all too easy to figure out! It just inevitably seems too hard to consistently carry out!

May we find it easier, than an elementary aged child, to follow the rules of love and respect, with manners. xo

Life! Don't Miss a Step!

When you see the stairway, do you moan while begrudging the climb? Or, do you give no thought whatsoever, and just take the steps, hastily without notice, knowing you will get to your destination eventually, as long as you "get there quick"? Or.... do you take time to realize how each step not only gets you closer to your destination, but you have participated in your journey every step of the way, maybe while conversing, taking in the surroundings, praying, or taking a moment with needed thoughts? I know there's an elevator in life and it can get us "there" in a hurry and, usually without interruption of any kind. But, if the stairs offered more than just "a way", would you take them?

beautiful stairways via Conspicuous Style Interior Design

Life! Don't miss a step! On your way, notice and embrace! You'll still get there! xo

Bring Out the Best in Someone!

How do we show people that we love and believe in them?
There are many ways to express those feelings—verbal affirmations, love letters, phone calls, even a quick text message saying, “I’m thinking of you.” They’re all good, but there’s one that’s the best....

"SHOW UP!"

A Love Worth Giving. Max Lucado, author.(Please note: the Tiffany's gift box, because of it's iconic "perfect gift" in the "perfect gift box" image, thus, further implying "YOU are the perfect gift".

May Love Light Up Your Day!

No second guessing that the words "I LOVE U" are important in this household. They removed an exterior wall, replacing it with windows, making the lighted "I LOVE U" visible to the whole world! Visit the original post (design-elements) of this fabulous London home!

May Love Light Up your day!xo

A Husband's Love for His Wife!

There is something so refreshing and rejuvenating in regards to the promises made from NEWLY MARRIED LOVE! When I read the guest blog post today, from Erin's (House of Turquoise)new husband, I couldn't help but pass on this sweet sweet testimony of one young husband's desire to fulfill one of his wife's dreams. How precious is this gesture to profess it for the world to see?! If you recall, I once posted the "three P's" to affirm a man's love, written by Steve Harvey--a man! 1. to Profess 2. to Provide 3. to Protect. Seems as though, Erin's got all three. Her husband has professed his love to the world. Her husband wants to provide in order to fulfill her dreams. Her husband desires to protect her by protecting her dreams. I'd say that's a PRETTY GREAT START!

This is the house of her dreams he wants to give her. See the rest of the dream house he imagines for her, by clicking on the title of this post.

So in taking note, one question comes to mind ......................
Are the sweet gestures of our matured love as recognizable as those of new and eager love?!
xo

Schooled in Love!

Everyone-- wants love, to be loved, is thinking about love, is thinking about how love can hurt, is thinking about how love can be better, and how love can be wonderful. In one of my classes last week, the topic of discussion was how to build trust and confidence in your business relationships. Below is copied from my notes. While on the subject in class, one student raised their hand and commented that these virtues were the same as those that build trust and confidence in personal relationships. The instructor started to giggle and responded, "You know, you're right. I never thought of it that way". But, he is now.

So if we want to be successful in our personal relationships, just as our business relationships, we must incorporate these virtues.........

1. Commitment = Success (no commitment leads to failure)
2. Consistency = Trust
3. Success = Discipline

May you be successful in love, today and everyday. xo

I Believe in Love!

You know it's love when you 'grew into' it instead of 'fell into' it!

After all these years........

Is it possible to believe that these two have grown 'into' love, as opposed to just being 'in love'?

I believe!

If we took away all the unnecessary glamorization's of their lives, is it possible to believe in a 'real' love, and not be so blinded by a 'fairytale' love?

I believe!

I believe in love!

xo

True Love is the 'Acception'!

Couples that keep Love True are NOT the Exception to the Rule! They Live, letting Love Rule with 'Acception'!

I wouldn't settle for anything less than true love with trust that a promise will be kept. I would trust one of proven character, than one who signs a contract of protection.

I received this explanation (below) from a very wonderfully wise blogger friend.

(Rayanne, of A LOVELY THOUGHT http://anartsideoflife.blogspot.com/)

How we distinguish covenant love from contractual love!

. Covenant is based on trust between
parties.
. Contract is based on distrust.
. Covenant is based on unlimited
responsibility.
. Contract is based on limited liability.
. Covenant cannot be broken if new
circumstances occur.
. Contract can be voided by mutual
consent.

"The best part of a blessed (covenant) relationship is the PEACE it brings when TRUTH is the foundation. When truth is accepted than TRUST can be built. When trust is present then we feel SECURE and STRONG. Then LOVE flourishes, and we feel at HOME and at PEACE." Anonymous

May you have true love in every day of your life! xo