A clinical psychologist reflects on maintaining love over time, addressing self-doubt in relationships and navigating an empty nest. The chapter contrasts past memories with the present, expressing nostalgia for the journey and shared experiences in their long-term marriage.
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Episode 2159:
Explore the depths of a lasting marriage with Dr. Donna Rockwell's insights on creating a mindful union. Discover effective strategies to nurture and maintain the vibrancy of your marital relationship, transcending the commonplace challenges with wisdom and patience.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/as-long-as-we-both-shall-live-creating-a-mindful-marriage/
Quotes to ponder:
"Staying present and patient through each other’s growth spurts and dips, successes and pitiful crashes, shining moments and monumental mistakes is what love is all about."
"Love is experienced, in the moment, as a spontaneous opening of the heart."
"Anger passes, like clouds in the sky, so rather than indulging its allure, we can simply watch it pass by instead, like a cloud."
Episode references:
Jewel Heart: https://www.jewelheart.org/
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