2 Years Down And A Heart Full Of Gratitude

Hey there! 

Just like that we’re celebrating our two years of marriage! 

The last two years have brought us so much joy, but they have also been filled with their share of challenges that we have thankfully been able to rise above.

One of our core principles as a couple has been a commitment to operate optimally both personally and professionally. The goal is to strive for optimization in all areas of our lives: our marriage, our friendships, and our team. 

We pursue each relationship with intention because we have a deep appreciation for the many ways they impact our lives. 

Part of that comes from a day-to-day practice of releasing control. Releasing control isn’t flying by the seat of our pants or pursuing things randomly. For us, it is a dedication to believing for the best in every situation. It embraces the mindset that everything will work out as it should and throws away the stress of worry and doubt.  

In the last two years, we have launched a brand sharing our journey, built a home, published a book (My Second Act), bought a restaurant (Bookers), and built an incredible team to help us achieve the vision that we have for our future. Seems like a lot, but with the right partner, it has been a sense of ease in all of it.  In addition to the right person, it has also meant building (and trusting) a great team.

With so many moving parts, releasing control and trusting the process is one of the greatest gifts we could have given ourselves.I know it is not easy, I think about the years of worry, the years of concern, the "what ifs",  worse case scenarios, all of the things that kept me from living a bold, abundant life, the thoughts that kept me "safe", or so I thought. There was so much life waiting for me.  

Maybe you remember a time when you realized you were ready to embrace trusting the process, or maybe you’re in a season of doing that now. What contributed to that? How were you able to maintain it? What, if any concerns do you have that might prevent you from moving forward?

Here are a few tips on how we are able to achieve this.

-Be intentional - we are clear on what direction we want to go and our thoughts and actions support it

-See the glass half full - optimism always wins

-Create a framework and a plan for your goals

-Trust your magic - we are designed with strong intuition - TRUST IT

-Remember to prioritize self-care and rest: we’re our best self when we feel our best

-Build a team - we can't do it alone

-Have fun - nothing is worth doing if you don't find joy in it

Through every season during our time together we have learned to celebrate the wins, big and small, and celebrate not only being best friends and lovers, but also moving forward, together. 

Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! We’re so happy to have you here.  Much love, Cheri