Showing posts with label stimulate with new insight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stimulate with new insight. Show all posts

Monday, September 14, 2009

What will your spouse anticipate?

It's interesting - when I step out on the deck in the early morning, the horses come to the fence.

Why?

They expect something good from me.

What do I do?

I feed them carrots, pet and pat them, and praise them softly.
Those actions aren't over-the-top, amazing and outstanding... they're just ways I show the horses how much I like them.

That's what encouraging is about - it's taking action to give your spouse good things.

  • new ideas to "chew" on when confronted with challenges
  • a comforting or soothing touch to show your love
  • and words of praise for their good qualities

When your spouse sees you first thing in the morning, do they anticipate something good?