Relationship Intentions for the New Year

There is something both hopeful ... and daunting ... about beginning a new year.  I love what Mike Robbins wrote in his column:  "Creating The New Year with Intention" (January 5, 2010) and this dual reality.  He talks about the excitement of new year possibilities and the inspiration of the energy of creation at this special time of the year.  Then, he goes on to describe how many of us aren't motivated by our resolutions or empowered by them in a real and sustainable way.

He is so right about this time of the year.  It really is a special time to receive insights about our lives and our relationships, to become clear about what inspires us, to decide which "seeds" we would like to plant and nurture and then to enjoy the journey it takes us on. Yet, we need to have the faith and trust to even open ourselves to possibilities.

We (Kent and I) celebrated the first day of the year focusing on intentions (yes, this was definitely a gift from Kent -- he knows how much it means to me).  We took a long walk yesterday.  It was a beautiful clear day and we talked about the coming year as we walked.  Of course, our first mutual intention was about our relationship.  We envision remaining emotionally connected and at peace with each other. We realize we have very compatible talents and qualities and wish to synchronize with each other to order to enjoy our lives and to prosper even more.  This is our overarching intention.  I smile and tear up with joy just thinking about it.

Our relationship in 2013 is something I'm really looking forward to!  

Wishing you and yours the very best in the coming year.

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Three Days to Vote for Best Officiant - King 5 and Marriage Tip of the Day

Today, we heard from people who just voted for us.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  It is nearing the close of another wonderful wedding season and it is a great time to hear words of appreciation.  If you are so inclined, cast your vote!  It would fill our "cup of appreciation" even more.

Kent and I were busy with "office work" this morning and then did some exterior painting this afternoon.  Kent did most of the trim work on the house, which involved moving the ladder a lot and he painted two colors at a time.  (I was impressed.  When I do that, the colors always run together.)

A few hours into painting -- after he had completed the trim on the part of the house we were focusing on -- he let me know he was tired and was stopping for the day.  He went into the kitchen and popped the chicken into the oven so when I had reached my point of personal completion, there was a warm meal waiting for me. :)

When we talked about it later, Kent said that he had reached a point where it just wasn't much fun: he was tired and cold and hungry.  He noticed that (huge personal awareness step) and decided to do the rest tomorrow.

We both felt good.  I did what I wanted, Kent did too and we are making good progress on our project.  It makes sense to be aware of individual needs, to communicate about them, and to take care of ourselves.

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