"Build it and they will come."       

Good morning! April submitted this fun story the other day and I wanted to share it with you. April wrote,

"I went to the store and purchased all necessary items in preparation of starting the Change Your Life Challenge on Monday, as suggested to start on a Monday.

With our oldest daughter living in the basement until she marries (in one year!!!) we had to come up with a system for her mail. I had my husband hang the cork/white board near the basement door with 2 'wall pockets' underneath it. One is for my daughter's mail, the other is for markers, push pins, etc.. supplies for the board. I hadn't planned on using it until instructed to do so in the CYLC book. The family just took over - first message was from my husband!! The kids are already using it, too - as a family message center. I haven't read ahead in the book yet, but I'm sure hoping that's what it's for. It made me think of that quote. We just hung it up - and they used it! Thank you."

Well the good news April is that you are using it the right way. It is intended to be the basis of a communication station for the family. What I like even better about April's story is how her family "embraced" the change. Often we think that something we try that is "new" won't be well-received and don't give our family the benefit of the doubt. Let's be open to the possibility that those around us may be ready for positive changes, too!

Your Turn:
Never assume that you know how someone will respond to a new routine or technique. Give everyone the chance to formulate their own response. You may be pleasantly surprised!

Your Affirmation:
I enable positive change for those around me.
 

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel