I remember when my parents celebrated their '50th Wedding Anniversary' a few year ago. It was a special event for sure. During the celebration dinner, my father said he felt the success of their marriage was due to '3 main pillars': LOVE, RESPECT, and PATIENCE.
Those were the key factors that had made their marriage so strong for so long! When my father spoke these words, they reached deep down inside me to a visceral level. When I reflected on what he said later on, I realized that these same '3 main pillars' are vitally important for a 'self-marriage' as well.
In other words, in order to be happily 'married to yourself', you must be willing to apply the same 3 pillars: LOVE, RESPECT, and PATIENCE.
LOVE!
Loving yourself each day is simply about... performing the little acts of 'healthy livng' needed to bring about a vibrant self. Examples would include: Making that nutritious smoothie.; Going for that walk in nature.; Meditating for bit.; Breathing consciously into your life.; Getting to sleep early.; Staying adequately hydrated.; Taking that warm sun bath.
RESPECT!
Respect is about... acknowledging your body as a 'sacred temple'. The word body comes from the word 'abode', which means 'a home' or 'place of dwelling'. Your body IS your home. It's where you 'live' each day. It's always with you! Keeping this home clean, orderly, and in good working order will allow you a greater sense of well-being, and deeper connection to self.
PATIENCE!
Patience is about... giving your self the time and space needed to grow, evolve, and transform on a contnual basis. It's about recognizing and 'letting go' of patterns that no longer serve your highest good. It's about seeing the 'shadow side' of yourself, and embracing it as a 'teacher' (not a an enemy to combat). It's about learning to 'slow down' and 'see the gifts' provided to you. Whereas rushing often leads to nowhere fast, patience is the 'sustainable force' that can provide for long-term success and fulfillment on life's journey.
Everything in life is really about realtionships. Your relationship with: family; a spouse or signficant other; friends; co-workers; money; food; exercise; technology; health; and definitely and most importantly with... 'YOUR SELF'!
And… this realtioship with self, MUST be a 'lifetime commitment', as this is the essence of a true lasting marriage.
So, I invite you to say “I DO” to the '3 Pillars' of: LOVE, RESPECT, and PATIENCE...
and watch your health and happiness soar!
Much Love!
‘Dr. S.A.M.’ - ‘The Health Raiser!’