Day 3,234

Growth:

I really appreciated this quote from the great John Wooden when I heard it for the first time earlier today:

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

John Wooden

Appreciation:

Way back in the day Dad gave me the following dating advice:

“When you take a woman out on your first date together be sure to unlock her car door and open it. By the time you walk around the car to your door she should have unlocked it already. If not, the first date should be the last date. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble.”

Please note that this was from the dark ages when cars had to have a key inserted into the door lock in order to unlock the car door.

While the current technology doesn’t quite fit this advice anymore, the logic is incredibly sound. A relationship is a two way street in which both people help each other out and do their best to bring out the best in each other. A relationship in which one person continues to give and give while the other does not is doomed.

Fortunately for me, my first date with Becky almost 25 years ago passed Dad’s advice! My life has been all the better as a result!

Presence:

So many wonderful moments throughout the day today!

• Our Sunday morning walk with Leia
• An intense yet rewarding and memorable driving lesson with Gavin
• A quick conversation with Dominic hearing about his weekend adventures
• Quiet time in the kitchen making supper
• Laughing with the kids before bed
• Taking time to type this blog in quiet and stillness

Thanks!!!