Lessons Learned IX

I've been married now for almost four months. People are still asking me, 'how is married life?' and I still respond 'blissful.' Truly. I think those who know me less well, expected post-wedding/honeymoon blues, but they don't quite understand that I was always looking forward to the marriage so much more than the wedding day and holiday and as such am quietly and contentedly happier than I have ever been.

In the midst of learning how to be a good wife, I'm still learning more of life's lessons, so here's a few more things I'm discovering on my journey:

- Looking forward is a good thing as long as it doesn't stop you appreciating today.
- Compromise means finding an 'us' solution.
- Busyness is the arch-enemy of spiritual growth ~ Trey Morgan
- True joy is indescribable - the essence at its core deliciously elusive to language.
- Chocolate can not only make you feel better, but your husband too!
- Pockets of time are not simply there to be filled nor to be wasted, but to be cherished and treated wisely.
- Find a space that is your own.
- It's amazing how you can feel so contentedly quiet in a coffee shop even when life is buzzing around.
- The anticipation of writing on pretty stationary or in a pretty notebook can be a motive in itself to write.
- Colour can make a grey day shine.
- Getting your head in gear allows everything else to fall in line.
- Trust in friendship cannot be valued enough.
- Instinct, led by wisdom, can be your greatest guide.
- Knowing that you have friends who will cry with you, laugh with you and challenge you when you need a kick, is a blessing worth appreciating daily.
- Revels is a form of chocolate roulette. Stick to Twirl.

What is life teaching you?

Much love,
xx