"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 3-20-06, 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