INTEGRITY

We've heard of this word numerous times, until some take it for granted, abuse it and pretend nothing has happened. It's something so precious, so delicate and yet so easily lost in our daily routines thanks to lethargy, insecurity and even wrong choices of our making.

I know of this company which emphasizes on safety driving so much that a peer has to evaluate a person's driving skills, observance of traffic laws and habits. During the test, the incumbent practices all the safety aspect of it, drives with two hands and within speed limits. Upon confirmation that he has passed the evaluation, the bad habits comes back instantly - speeding, ignoring traffic lights changes and you name it, every other offence on the road he does. What's good in living a life of acting and pretence?

I believe that God has blessed us with our spouses so we can be comfortable with them, let our hair down on all occasions and I mean all occasions. It's not like "I don't feel like it today, I'm too tired." or pretend to be nice when we're with our spouse and do otherwise behind her. To me it should come naturally. I shouldn't even use "should" - it is second nature to us.

Let's make out daily walk consistent in unrelentless pursuit of integrity true to our own self and ability. We only need to answer to our spouse other than God. It's a worthwhile journey where we can leave a legacy of being true and honest to our other half. That would be incredible for our kids to emulate.

True Love

Some of us who've been married a long time may feel that we are experienced makes us an expert on marriage bliss. We certainly can learn from newlyweds too. In fact the magic of that relationship should be continued as long as...we're both still on earth! When two people are in truly in love, they will care deeply for each other and cherish every moment together. Secondly true love means their relationship will possess the character of the good one does to the other. How can two people with that simple characteristic be anything but best friends...for life? I'm married to my best friend who thinks she's blessed, well my thinking's mutual too. We actually knew each other for 13 years before we tied the knot.

A successful marriage requires falling in love with the same person...many many times. If possible court your spouse over and over again in a different manner. There are so many creative was you we can think of, various avenues that we can source from. In a prior blog, I mentioned emulating kids - that same feeling and attitude in our relationship is the secret to gelling it for a long long time.

I'm glad I'm blessed with my true love that will accept me for who I am, what I do and what I believe in. It’s priceless.