Days 5, 6, and a little Yak Butter

My love challenge is exactly that. A challenge. I already took a break. I let day 5 go by without even opening the little, brown book of devotionals that sits on my dresser. But, I didn't let it get me down. Yesterday I actually had a really nice day. Yesterday also happened to be the 2 week point in my INSANITY workout regime. I cant believe that I have stuck to that shit. It is nuts. But, I have to admit, even though I am not seeing any immediate changes in my body (my belly especially),  I am starting to feel better. I have more energy, and I have noticed that my body is no longer starving for oxygen like it used to. As for my mental well being, I think I went a whole day without any tears. For some, this may not be a "challenge," but I was able to refrain from tears while I dealt with my life, helped my mom through hers, and drove GG around town in search of Yak Butter (don't ask. crazy. we all are). Talk about starving for oxygen. It was a good day, but exhausting.

So even though I didn't complete day 5, in all sense of the "rules," I completed day 5. I survived. I didn't drown. You cant see me right now, but, I am doing my happy dance.

Lets do this day 6 thing. I can do it. Can you?

Day 6
Love is not irritable

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. -Proverbs 16:32

The Dare

Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.

Things to ponder- 
Where do you need to add margin to your life? (um. everywhere? okay. okay. my level of patience, with everyone?)  When have you recently overreacted? (um, 10 minutes ago)  What was your real motivation behind it? (I have absolutely no idea!?!)

I have a sinking feeling that day 6 will not be as successful as my day 5. Wish me luck.
I think in saying that, I have already failed to not overreact.


Damn.

peace,
-A