REFLECTION  (Day 2 of 7)
(Need to start at the beginning? Day 1)

Big changes are great, if you can pull them off. Sometimes it’s possible, but, honestly, small routine changes work better. You build a small habit and it becomes a part of the way you do life.

Baby steps –  trust the process. Author Unknown

I’ll own that I find baby steps a bit frustrating. I want to get things done well and completely, right now. However, I’ve tried a number of things over the years and, from experience, I know the habits that stick for me are the ones I build slowly a step at a time. When I take off too big a bite, I get emotional indigestion and step away.

So this is my encouragement to y’all. Please do pick one or two things to work on this new year. Learn and practice small changes until they become second nature.

It can be something as simple as meditating on a new scripture each week or saying something positive to your spouse each morning.

Let’s continue to grow in integrity and build our marriages.

Oh! And Merry Christmas, y’all. May your marriages be blessed this holiday season.

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REFLECTION  (Day 1 of 7)

Normally I’d do a week of reflection on the past three concepts, but as we’re ending the year, I thought I’d do some general reflection.

The information you consume each day is the soil from which your future thoughts are grown. James Clear

As you leave 2023 and go into 2024, give some thought to what you “consume.” What you expose yourself to, impacts what you think about and then what you do. Has your daily walk been marriage-friendly or has it put up a few roadblocks to friendship, intimacy, and fun with your sweetie?

Use the exchange of years to examine your lifestyle choices and build a world that will support your marriage in a healthier way. Think back to those things that helped you focus on your marriage. Can you make those things a regular habit? Can you talk through any hurtful things with your spouse and try another option?

What do you need to add to your life to help you build your marriage? What do you need to remove?

One of my self-care goals is to be more creative. All work and no play makes Lori a dull girl. I’m not looking to spend my days painting masterpieces. I’m just working more creativity and play into my days.

Here’s a simple ornament I made. It’s normally done with strips of fabric, but these are made with ribbon from Dollar Tree.

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