“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou
Marriage Qualities
On their 50th wedding anniversary and during the banquet celebrating it, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. “Tell us Tom, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?” an anonymous voice yelled from the back of the room.
Tom responded, “Well, I’ve learned that marriage is the best teacher of all. It teaches you loyalty, meekness, forbearance, self-restraint, forgiveness — and a great many other qualities you wouldn’t need if you stayed single.”
Begin to Take Risks
“Learning to be comfortable when taking calculated risks is an acquired skill. The only way to develop it is to begin to take risks. Decide today to take a small risk on something you’ve been thinking about doing. Feel the fear and do it anyway. If this process is new to you, rest assured- you will feel less fear with every risk you take.” – Steve Siebold