Tuesday, April 6, 2010

From Arita: Three things

"Tell me three things." When Mark and I have climbed into bed, he is usually the first to say it. It is a device of his creation. So, when he asks I begin by relating an event or moment in the day that I appreciate. It can be a brief description or a longer tale (no rules) and it ends with "and that's my #1". Then it is Mark's turn. Sometimes the event was one that the other witnessed, now seen from the other's point of view. Even when it is not, by the time we have both said "and that's my #3," each is now a part of the others happiest moments. And the last thoughts of the day are of good times now shared. Sometimes we can't stop with just three. Ending the day with appreciation. A perfect way to ease into dream time.