The quote above is something I've always lived by. I have always been kind of a loner, but not in a I don't have friends way. More in a I need my own space and I make the choice to be alone sometimes kind of way. Eric and I have to start writing "our story" for our wedding officiant so she can prepare our ceremony. One of the things we have to write about is what we love about our relationship. The laughter and the fun is great, but one of my favorite things about us is we just have a great balance with each other. We don't have to spend every second together. It's not like we don't want to, but we both just understand the importance of having "me" time. Having our space allows us to to happier when we are together. Doing what we each love, individually, makes us more appreciative of what each of us can offer one another.
After 7 years of dating, honestly I think this is the foundation of why we just work. When I was on pinterest the other night (of course) I found this quote and it really made me stop and think about how I've really led my entire life like this. I know that at the end of the day, I have my own two feet to stand on. It's great that I have my family, friends, and my partner in life Eric by my side. But what really matters is ME. I trust myself, I KNOW myself, I can get me through anything. It's ME that has to get out of bed in the morning and make the choice to live my life how I want to live. It's not relying on someone else to be there. It's relying on ME to be there when I need it most. I love how Eric makes me feel, he makes me feel beautiful, and happy and all of those great things but I make myself feel beautiful and happy. That's whats most important. As I grow older I'm seeing the importance of this. You can't have happy prospering relationships with family, friends, and significant others if you can't have a happy, loving relationship with yourself. Spend more alone time and your relationships with others will see the benefits.
xo
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