A Child's Bedtime Song

by Denis Waitley

If I had two wishes, I know what they would be
I'd wish for roots to cling to, and wings to set me free;
Roots of inner values, like rings within a tree,
And wings of independence to seek my destiny.

Roots to hold forever, to keep me safe and strong
To let me know you love me, when I've done something wrong;
To show me by example, and help me learn to choose
To take those actions every day to win instead of lose.

Just be there when I need you, to tell me it's all right
To face my fear of falling when I test my wings in flight;
Don't make my life too easy, it's better if I try
And fail and get back up myself, so I can learn to fly.

If I had two wishes, and two were all I had
And they could just be granted by my mom and dad;
I wouldn't wish for money or any store-bought things
The greatest gifts I'd ask for are simply roots and wings.

How to Create a Happy Marriage
From Sheri & Bob Stritof,

A Happy Marriage Comes From Within
One of the myths about marriage is that marriage will make you happy. That's not true.

Your happiness both as an individual and as a married partner must come from within yourself.

Being married can add to your happiness, but it is not and can not be the primary source of your happiness. Here are strategies to help you create a happier you and a happy marriage.
A Few Strategies for Creating a Happier You and a Happy Marriage
Like yourself.

Be yourself.

Be nice to one another.

Show mutual respect.

Be supportive of each other.

Agree to have fair fights.

Each evening, share with one another three happy things that you noticed during the day. Talk about why these moments of happiness occurred.

Both of you write down how you want to be remembered.
Talk with your spouse about how the way you are living your lives helps or takes away from what's important to you both.

Make a list of things that make you happy such as a sunny day, a hot bath, a child's laugh. Create ways to include these happy times in your life more often.

Do a random act of kindness not only for a stranger each day, but also for one another. Don't talk about these acts of kindness with one another. They are for your own personal self-esteem and growth.

Compliment and affirm your spouse.

Word of Caution
We are not saying that you can create a happy marriage when there is infidelity, abuse, lying, etc. A dysfunctional marriage can make you unhappy.

If you are in an unhappy marriage, please seek professional counseling so you can make an informed and rational decision as to whether or not your marriage is worth saving.

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