A Personal Note

Unexpected Kindness 

I recently went to a local art fair. I was looking for stained glass art, and came upon a tent that had some glass artwork.

I saw these flowers and loved them, I decided to buy one and went through all the options until I found the one I liked best (the turquoise one.) As I was looking through the options, the artist said, "find another one you like and it's on me." I stood stunned for a moment, then gratefulness washed over me. How unexpected and what a kind gift! I asked the artist's name and thanked him. I will remember his kindness and the feelings I had each time I look at the flowers, which is often because they are in the kitchen!

COUPLES CORNER

Prepare/Enrich

8 SIGNS YOU BRING OUT THE BEST IN EACH OTHER

Maybe you’ve said this about another couple or people have said it about you and your spouse. It’s a great compliment, but what does it mean, really? Is it something that only comes naturally or can you work on it? Does it fade over time? How do you know if you’re still doing it? While there’s no scientific formula for what it looks like, here are eight surefire signs that you and your spouse bring out the best in each other.

1. You have a healthy level of self-confidence.



Maybe you’ve grown more confident since meeting your partner. Or perhaps you’ve maintained a healthy confidence over your time together. Either way, this is a good sign that you consistently build each other up. When you’re constantly critical, even in seemingly minor ways, those little comments can eat away at your spouse’s confidence. If you both feel good about yourselves, it’s a testament to how you treat each other.