Weekly Inspiration: My Other Half

The biggest source of inspiration for me this week was my husband. He graduated with his MBA today after two years of working full-time while being a full-time student, and starting his own business. It has always been inspiring to look back on how much he has grown since we met eight years ago, but I am particularly in awe of his growth in the past two years.

One of the things I have always adored about my guy from the moment we met is how inclusive he is. He puts people at ease instantly with his warmth and brings people together with humor and play. His laugh is simply contagious. Somehow, in a remote graduate program, he made good friends. He met them in person on graduation day, finally, but I have a feeling many of these connections will turn into lifelong friendships.

My guy embraces challenge with open arms and an open mind. It might take him awhile to sit with something and process it, but it seems like there are few things he isn’t willing to explore or take on. When challenges arise in relationships, he stays calm and connected, approaching the situation with kindness, an open heart, and humility. He never seeks to hear that he was right or tries to place blame, but instead approaches things with the belief that they can be figured out together. He is truly a great partner and team player.

I love his enthusiasm and seemingly limitless capacity to create new dreams. Oh, and the courage he has! Once he has committed to something, he moves forward full steam, and haphazardly at times, getting the idea off the ground, but he certainly doesn’t allow fear to take over and drive (or crash!) the plane. I have brewed on creating a blog for years… for eight years, actually, before even just taking the first steps to create this, because I want everything to be just right when I move forward. I’m thankful for his action-oriented approach to balance me out.

He has also embarked on this beautiful journey to learn about his roots, diving head first into understanding and experiencing his culture. One of my strengths is certainly zooming in to see how all of the little things connect, inform, and impact each other, and so I love his capacity to think so big, to think culturally and seek to understand how he fits into that. I can only imagine how meaningful this piece of the puzzle could be for him and for our family.

In my vows, I promised to be thankful for him and the life we build together everyday. More than that, I’m thankful for his presence in my life, the impact he has on me, and all that he inspires me to do and be everyday. I can’t wait to see what dreams he follows next and the positive impact it will have on our family.

Here’s hoping your week (and life) brings you inspiring people who complement you, challenge you, and love and accept you.

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