Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: Relationships
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Friendship. Dating. Relationships. Marriage. Their depth and meaning seem unrelated to when I met my husband 36 years ago. Cell phones, smartphones, social media, dating websites, and the internet–they did not exist nor did they complicate or interfere in relationships. Lives were more private. Sharing too much (or any) personal information was taboo. You only…
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“Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the other way around. As you focus more on becoming more peaceful with where you are, rather than focusing on where you would rather be, you begin to find peace right now, in the…
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Twenty-seven years ago, the statistics were stacked against our marital endeavors. In fact, according to a 1988 report, the year we married, 43% of marriages [will] end in divorce. Well guess what baby? We. Are. Still. Married. Barring any dumb ass mid-life crises on either of our parts and God’s will and grace, we are…
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Happy Friday! I woke up at 6:30 a.m. yesterday with firm plans to do legs in the morning. Hubby had different plans. He wanted to take me to breakfast. Dilemma! This is a perfect example of the silly balancing act that many moms deal with. My heart spits the decision 50/50. My brain says, “Girrrrl,…
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Marital Lesson #2 I learned that no matter how “I preferred” he do things, hubby is entitled and will do things the way he chooses to. Being brutally honest with yourself about your good, your bad, and your ugly personality traits will promote inner growth and will help to foster healthier relationships. Umpteen years ago, I was unaware…
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Last week we celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. Considering how young we were when we married, it is an amazing milestone. A follower of this blog suggested I expand on the lessons learned. So in addition to my regular posts, I will further elaborate on each lesson. The goal is not to exploit our personal…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 