Every Morning I Slip On My Crown of Self-Worth
It’s a vital part of my morning routine
“Alas, there’s the sound. The queen requests her tea.”
I watch my friend Rob pour hot water into a tall white mug over a bag of Earl Grey tea. He smiles at me and then pads softly into the bedroom where his wife Barb lies rousing from sleep.
It’s a ritual they perform every morning — Rob being an early riser and Barb needing a nudge to greet the day. She gently calls and he answers by bringing her a mug of hot tea.
There’s nothing quite like witnessing another couple’s marriage than living with them for a few days. I’d come to visit Barb and Rob at their new home in Arizona. Their marriage felt like a royal union — with Barb being Rob’s queen and Rob being her king. It’s a partnership where the two of them rule their kingdom together. The morning tea delivery was just one of many kind gestures I saw them do for each other during my stay.
I’ve seen this type of relationship before in marriages I’d call successful. There’s a dynamic of mutual support, honor, and respect. Mutual kindness and generosity. I saw it demonstrated when I visited Rodrigo S-C and his wife. A quality of tenderness and admiration shines within their interactions. It’s a beautiful, royal dance that successful couples do.
