3 crucial areas to recharge your marriage

By Lavern Nissley, Tuesday@10:10 blog post

Have you ever run down your cell phone to the point it simply went blank? Likely you used it quite a bit, and recharging it just plain didn't happen soon enough.

Marriages can get run down, too. Failing to recharge on a regular basis leaves them as blank as a dead cell phone.

From personal experience I suggest at least three crucial areas to recharge your marriage, and all three areas are encouraged (as opposed to selecting only one or two). And it's important to address these three areas together as a couple (rather than individually), if possible.

1. Put down your spiritual roots. Whether this means reading inspirational scriptures, praying together, listening to uplifting music or quietly observing the beauty of creation around you . . . make sure you are feeding yourselves spiritually. The key is to focus on that which is way bigger than you, to draw strength and hope from resources that have encouraged people for centuries.
2. Courageously express your soul. This probably sounds more scary than it is. But start with simple emotions: What are you glad about? What are you mad about? What are you sad about? What are you afraid of? The listener should not feel compelled to fix anything - just listen supportively. Also take a look at your thoughts: What are you finding fulfilling? What is challenging? What do you find yourself focusing upon?
3. Increase oxygen flow for your body. Several long, slow breaths can bring about amazing results. If you are adventuresome, higher levels of activity like walking, biking, running, rowing, jumping, swimming, etc. all serve to increase oxygen flow. Those with Fitbits or activity trackers have a great feedback tool for making sure your daily goals are achieved.

All three of these areas -- spirit, soul and body -- are interconnected and greatly impact relationships. Seeing them as crucial conduits for recharging your marriage just makes sense.

What have you found helpful in recharging your own marriage?

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