Let’s Talk About It

03/03/2011

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Whenever there is something I don’t want to talk about, I know it is something I probably should talk about.

I go by this as a general rule of thumb in life. It is also one of the hardest rules to live by because obviously YOU DON’T WANT TO! This picture reminds me of that.

The things you don’t want to talk about the most, if you force yourself too, it usually sets you free, heals you, and helps you live honestly. This is especially important in a marriage, in my honest opinion.

The next time you get that feeling in your gut, the I don’t want to talk about it feeling, consider doing the exact opposite. Maybe not in that particular moment. Sometimes it helps to meditate or reflect on it first, but get it out! I think you’ll be better off for it.

Do you have any rules of life that you try to live by? Please share them with me!

Comments

A little bit of everything link

03/03/2011 8:06pm

you're so right Wendy.
there are times when I don't want to talk about certain things but I have to be open and honest with my husband and as you said, saying them out loud sets us free.

hope you'll have a wonderful Friday

Chris Barba link

03/04/2011 6:12am

"Whenever there is something I don’t want to talk about, I know it is something I probably should talk about." Ha! So true. I constantly catch myself trying to rationalize that is really isn't that important to talk about..but all this rationalization just proves it's point , this is something I probably should be talking about.

One of my rules of life comes from a hawaiian proverb. Life is in the laboring. So often I catch myself looking head, looking forward to the 'good stuff' in life. During the weeks I look forward to the weekend, at work I look forward to the paycheck, when I exercise I look forward to the results. And its like my life is on fast forward to the good stuff, passing by all these wonderful moments! So this little mantra helps me in enjoying the act of doing and not just the prestige and excitement of accomplishing!

Cheers!

jassy link

03/04/2011 7:36am

rules of life...nothing in particular...i kinda hate rules...hehe :)
i like the photo here :)

pat

03/04/2011 9:36am

I think you should talk about those things that are bothering you. Talking things out is a good thing. However I think talking about every little thing is not so good. So make sure not to get bogged down in it all. Communication is such an important thing in a marriage and it should be nourished and respected.

Wendy Irene link

03/04/2011 10:18am

@Chris-

Love the reminder to enjoy the journey! It is something I always want to keep at the forefront of my mind too.

Angela (the diet book junkie) link

03/05/2011 3:18pm

oh wow, i really need to work on that. talking about stuff isn't my forte, even though i know better. :P

rules? hmm...i try to make sure if i'm thinking something nice, then i actually say it. sometimes the smallest kind word can mean the WORLD to someone else, ya know?

Wendy Irene link

03/05/2011 6:44pm

@Angela-

I LOVE the idea of saying something nice if you are thinking it!! It is so true that it can mean the world to someone. I am going to remember that :)