The Love Boat Sank - Go to Fantasy Island

Okay....I had to combat Rob's Love Boat post from yesterday.  I am not trying to sink anyone's love...just having a little fun with you today ;)

As a little kid, I remember watching The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.  So, after editing Rob's post, I decided to have a little fun today and challenge him to a little game of Battleship.  Well, the Love Boat got hit and sank ----- everyone survived, of course.  But, now they are flying to Fantasy Island.  

Mind you, you can create a "fantasy island" of your own at home.  You could role play.  You could decorate your room (or entire house if you are really gung ho) and transform it into something totally different.  Play some special music.  Pretend the two of you are meeting for the first time (or whatever you have in mind).  Have fun with it though!

And, to get you started here is the opening from Fantasy Island (geez, it seems so corny now 30+ years later).  Hey, you could even kick-off your personal fantasy island with a pretend landing, deplaning, and some fake Hawaiian leis.

  

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The Love Boat

Do you remember the show The Love Boat?  Where each week several people would board a ship and either find the love of their life or rekindle a lost love.  What a great concept for a show and, of course, everyone always ended up happy.  Maybe it is time to bring the love boat into your life again.  

Pick up a little plastic boat--you can find them very cheap at your local discount store--then invite your love to fill up the tub or sink with you.  Place your small boat in the water and then either sing or play the theme from the show (you can find it easily on the net or use the one below).  Your partner might think you have lost your marbles, but he/she will get the message that you love 'em.  Now the couple above has a more life size version of the love boat; if you have access to one, use a real boat!

--Rob

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Don't Go

Don't go anywhere,

I beg you;

The Moon

you are looking for

is inside you.

- Rumi

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Find Your Dream Job - It Benefits Both of You!

Are you struggling to find a new job?  Are you struggling to find a job at all?  Money is scarce for many couples in today's economy.  Either one or both partners are out of work or seeking higher paying jobs where they will be respected and appreciated.  

Most likely you realize that when money is a struggle or your job (or lack of) is not a place you enjoy being this feeds over into your relationship.  The lack you may feel with money turns into a lack you feel with your partner.  It doesn't have to be that way, but too often that is exactly what happens.  How you do money is how you do life.

I recently saw a video about how to find your dream job, and I wanted to share this with you!  It is not easy right now to find work.  If you keep doing the same thing over and over - the same thing as everybody else, you are probably going to keep getting the same results....stress, worry, and no offers.  

Imagine getting up every morning excited to go to work.  Imagine money just pouring into your bank account - yet, the work you are doing is so enjoyable you can hardly believe you get paid to do it.  Take charge of your life again - reclaim your power!   

So, how can you do this?  How can you find your dream job and transform your life and relationship?

1. Be willing to change - be different.
2. Watch the video clip I suggested above on how to find your dream job.
3. Take action - no more just sitting back waiting for a magical genie to appear!

With all of our love and support,

Janelle

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Get Away From Home

This time of year can be very difficult on people.  You have been stuck inside during the colder months (depending on where you live) and you are ready to break out.  Now is the time to keep track of the weather and be ready for those first warm days.  The first day you are able and it is warm enough take your love, your kids, your pets and get away from home.  Find a trail or a path and get outside.  You can walk, ride your bike or just even sit somewhere.  Breathe in the fresh air and refresh your lungs with what you have been missing.  

It doesn't have to be warm to be beneficial to you.  Grab your partner by the hand and get him/her out there.  This is not only good for you personally, but this is good for you relationship.  Your relationship needs to breathe in fresh air also.  Find a nice spot, sit back-to-back and feel each other breath in the clear fresh air.  This might just inspire a fresh air kiss or two.  

--Rob

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Spiritual Smiles

Have you had a check-up lately?  

Have you ever considered getting your teeth cleaned as spiritual?  Well, it truly is.  It is important to keep the teeth healthy.  They deserve your attention and appreciation too.  They work hard chewing your food so it is more easily digestable; thereby nurishing your body.  Remember the body is the temple and your vehicle for traversing through this world.  And, when we take care of ourselves, we are also caring for our relationship because we are healthier and better able to share amazing things with our partners.  

Today, remember to thank your teeth (and perhaps your dentist) for helping you live a full life.

~~Smiles ~~ Janelle


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Sunsets Are Everywhere

Life isn't always easy, troubles are always lurking to spring up.  Your relationship isn't immune to these troubles.  However, one thing I would like to mention to all of you is that no matter where you are in life there is always going to be a sunset.  Take time when things are not going so well for the two of you to sit together and enjoy the sunset.  It might not help your troubles go away, but it will help ground the two of you as a couple.  Hold hands as the sun dives behind the horizon.  Even in the dark you can feel the touch of your partner's hand.  Just like when times are the darkest you should always be able to feel the support of your love.   - Rob

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Spirituality is Sexy???? What!!!

My dear children,

I am "Sister Margret" and I want to tell you a little secret.  They may kick me out of the convent if they know I am telling you this, so keep it on the down low in regards to who told you. Okay?  Thank you dears.

So, here it is.  Sex is spiritual; therefore your spirituality can be sexy!  Are you shocked?  Have you always thought sex was dirty or supposed to be kept away from your spirituality?

Well, that just isn't true.  In fact, sex in a committed loving relationship can be one of the most beautiful ways to access God or the Divine source.  When done with loving intention it can actually be a prayer itself.

When a couple blends the energy of their physical bodies as well as their spiritual bodies the results are brilliant.  I mean that literally.  The blended spirit creates an amazing light that reaches beyond the physical plane of Earth.  Yet, that same blazing light brightens up your physical bodies, your environments, and others around you as this light continues to exude from you for days to come.

Go grab your partner and honor him/her and your relationship - make wild passionate love.  You have been given a Divine blessing.

Amen!

With my heart,
"Sister Margret"

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Smiles All Around

You know, you don't ever run out of smiles.  It is a proven fact that you can always muster another smile.  So why are we being selfish with them?  Quit hoarding them away and start spreading them around.  I challenge all of you out there today to use as many smiles as you can today.  Do this as a couple and go out and see how many other people the two of you can get to smile.  Go through your local store and just smile at people.  Take note of how many smile back at you.  You can even keep count if you like.  

Think about it, if you can get someone else to smile today, and they pass that smile along to someone else, and that person passes it to another it could go on and on for a very long time.  You might just brighten the entire world with your smile.  

Couples unite and spread as many smiles as you can today.

-Rob-

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Pissed Off at Your Partner? Change Your Fight.

Next time your partner really ticks you off, react differently.  Instead of yelling at him/her or giving him/her the cold shoulder, pick up one of your softest pillows and start a pillow fight.  (*Please remember your own strength and don't injure your love.)  

If you do this with love behind it, you should both end up laughing and giggling instead of just being madder at one another.  It may not resolve the problem, but it can lighten the mood!

Whoomp -- gotcha,

Janelle

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