Shine On

So here's the million dollar question:

Am I my best self with this guy?

That's what I am going to ask next time I think I like someone. Before I even get to the "L" word. Because experience has shown me that you have to set the level of what you are willing to settle for . . . and by settle, I mean strive. And then I got to thinking that that one important question led to others...

• Do I light up?
• Do I shine in his presence?
• Do I feel confident?
• Do I laugh a lot with him?
• Smile a lot with him?
• Feel comfortable in my own skin?
• Do I feel bold?
• Do I want to open up and share?
• Do I feel at ease in the silences?
• Is he thoughtful?
  
• Do I feel like I can disagree with him and he will still like me?
• Do I want to introduce him to my friends?
• Do I want to try new things with him?
• Will my family love him?
• Does my heart kind of melt when I look at him sleeping or catch him doing one of his quirky habits?
• Do I want to tell him the worst of my day?
• Is he the first one I want to call when great things happen?
• Do I feel beautiful in his gaze?
• Will my friends think he "gets" me and is worthy of me?
  
• Does he inspire my passion?
• Do I feel cared for?

Not a bad place to start. . .

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My five things for today:

1. I tell the truth.

2. I believe in the best of people.

3. I can laugh at myself.

4. I pay attention to the small details.

5. I listen- for what is being spoken and what is not being said.