Reaching Your Full Potential

One of the 101 reasons to celebrate being single in “Single 101” is the freedom to pursue your passion. When I think of the advice I’ve received from family, friends, teachers, mentors, sages in books and even little calendars with inspiring affirmations, it’s wonderful to have genuine support.
A friend once said that those positive voices began to do battle with the negative voices in her head, only the negative voices were really coming from the outside, from her spouse.
Finding positive support in a relationship can be like mining for gold and one day, you wake up and realize that the person sleeping next to you is either jealous of your success or has no interest whatsoever in your life’s desires.
I can gratefully relish in the fact that my first husband and I fully support each other now. After thirty-five years, we accept the other for who they are and it seems as though our shortcomings are non-existent. We hold on to the good memories and focus on reaching our full potential as individuals. Romance doesn’t have to be a part of enjoying the person you fell in love with. Every now and then, I get to hang out with the guy who was my best friend and still, in so many ways, continues to be that man today.
Reaching the summit of your full potential is still a tough climb, but far less complicated when a spouse or partner isn’t trying to drag you back down the mountain.