The Beauty of Growth

This week Brian and I celebrated our 26th anniversary. Last year I was able to capture some of the truths that have been revealed over those years.

The truth that stands out most to me this year (besides how fun it is to sometimes sit on the same side of the booth together : ) is how important it is to keep growing and changing as individuals within the context of the relationship.

Sometimes it's easy to shy away from change because we're afraid of what it will do to our core relationships, but my experience has been that growing and changing is contagious. I'm inspired not only by Brian, but by many family members and friends who have grown and changed through the last weird, and sometimes woeful, 18 months.

I love this visual (if anyone knows the source, please let me know). To me it perfectly captures the beauty and benefits of ordinary change and growth.  

This week I hope you remember that when you have the courage to make positive and growth-filled changes in your own life, it ripples out and inspires others around you - sometimes in ways that you'll never know.