#5

A long time ago I posted THIS and I continued to post on the six B's.

I did four of the six.

So, here is #5.

Be HUMBLE

I think Zach is such a good example of this.

The other day the sound we woke to was the kids screaming. So from the get go Zach was bugged. After I dressed I came out to see Zach, frustrated and trying to get the kids to choose the cereal they wanted.

I tagged his arm and said "tag team". He left the room without saying a word, showered, got ready, prayed and came back and told the kids he was sorry for the way he acted.

I was glad he wasn't mad at me! I was really amazed at how humble he was.

None of us are perfect but realizing that is the hard part for me. :)

The apple of the day: help each other out. Be humble and ask forgiveness.

"An apple a day"

Be True

A little thought to go along with this comes from the story of Adam and Eve.

I heard this in a talk by S. Michael Wilcox.

Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden. Stay naked in your marriage. (oh come on, get your mind out of the gutter!) :) Just don't try and hide anything from each other.

If there is something you need or want to tell your spouse, today would be a good day.

Be honest, be true!

"An apple a day"

Be Clean

Shower. Comb your hair. Put on lipstick. Brush your teeth before your spouse comes home or before you go home. If you can't brush, then pop in a mint.

How refreshing! :)

"An apple a day"

Be Smart

Check out a book or Google something that interests you. Talk to your spouse about it. Better yet, check out a book or Google something that interests your spouse.

If you can't think of anything then read about some current events and discuss that.

What are some other ways "Be Smart" can be applied in your marriage? Do share.

"An apple a day"

Apply that counsel from President Hinckley.

Be Grateful.

Make it a point to only express gratitude to your spouse and focus on the good things today. Don't worry about the things that might usually bother you. (all that usually does is make you both upset anyway)

The Six B's

Oh about ten years ago President Hinckley gave a talk from the conference center. He gave us six B's to live by.
I find them quite applicable to marriage.

Be Grateful
Be Smart
Be Clean
Be True
Be Humble
Be Prayerful

Quite applicable, quite.