I had this marvelous notion that the husband and I could read a self help book together for fun. I know it’s unusual, but I am really stretching out my mind, soul, spirit “thang” and it seemed like a good idea to tackle it as a couple.
When I mentioned it to him, he did the only appropriate thing an anti-baby powder man can do; he said “of course”. I’m very clear that this in no way meant he thought the idea was cool, worthwhile or possible. It was more of a “yeah babe” than an “I’m in”.
Nevertheless, I purchased two books and charted a course for ultimate couple-dom!
So I’m in bed, reading MY book. He’s in the office sorting through old slides and fidgeting with tools. After page 25 I was convinced that self help cannot be shared in the bedroom. I’m going to take this one alone, dog ear it, highlight essential passages and then gently set it on his side of the bed and see what happens. BRAVO!
Oh, yeah, the book report:
the 21 day consciousness cleanse by Debbie Ford
It’s all preamble at the moment. The concepts seem solid and I’m going to begin the exercises on Monday like any good diet.
I will post a follow up once I am finished, but I can already tell it is worth reading cause page 3 hit me with the following quote:
“Until you are able to see who and what you are at your core, you will settle for the self that you know, and may endure immense and often needless suffering.”
I wonder what’s on husband’s mind right now…
