September 18th, 2012
Today is the Anniversary of my marriage to my late husband, Gregg.
When Gregg and I decided to get married, we used the PrioriTree® process outlined in my Managing Thought book. We each wrote down seven words to describe what we each thought creates an ideal marriage.
Over the course of the next three months, as we walked, washed dishes, drove in the car, we discussed each word and together, we wrote down the story of us living that word – what are we doing, how are we being, when we are living that word.
The discussion was significant, because the words had different meanings for each of us and we could now understand how we could truly be of service to each other, bring out the best in each other, and invoke each others’ light.
These are our words:
Trust
Respect
Nurture
Glowing
Support
Partner
Value/Appreciate/Thankful
Sanctuary
Growth
Vitality
Fun/Enjoyment
I am so pleased to say that in the months that followed, Gregg and I, with love and lots of do-overs, fulfilled our vision.
The vision helped us to be so in the moment with each other, that when he died just four months after writing our vision, it didn’t feel like we were together for such a short time. It felt like we were together forever.
I am so thankful because this vision is now serving as the starting point, the baseline, for my future relationships.
I know that my capacity to love continues to grow. It is infinite.
Happy Anniversary, Gregg. I am so glad we met and our paths crossed.