This post is in honor of the "love month" of February.
“A relationship is an act of creativity. You either recreate your relationship each and every day, or you’re stuck with something old, inadequate, boring and ultimately, unsatisfying.”-Gregory J.P. Godek
Bear with me for a moment...
Can you return to that time when you first met your love?
Reflect on all the qualities that drew you to that special person and the way that you felt when you were in their presence.
Do you remember that giddy joy you experienced when you knew you were going to spend time together and how much you anticipated your time together?
Now I want you to return to that "love state" that made you want to choose your partner in the first place. Write a quick note, letter, or send a quick text that captures those feelings and send it to your love.
Now imagine that you have just been told that you have only six more months to live. What would you do differently? How would you approach your relationships?
Make peace with your imperfections.
Forgive past hurts.
Return to love.
I know it's cliche but life is far too fleeting. I attended another funeral of someone far too young today. He was told he had terminal cancer and just months to live numerous times. He was a fighter determined to be present for his family and time after time he beat the odds, miraculously, giving his family more time for memories, more time for expressing their love. They were given a true gift. An extension. A precious "do-over" that not many of us get to experience.
However, we can give ourselves that "start-over" experience today.
I challenge you to recreate your relationships each and every day by approaching them as fresh and new.
Make time for "your special people" each other every day, even if it is in a small way.
And if you are lucky enough to spend your life with a special someone:
Look at that person with the same eyes that viewed that love for the first time.
Never stop flirting with your mate!
Never stop dating your love!
Never stop falling in love.
Fill your life with goodness, spread joy and treat each day as if it's your last.
