Follow The Sign

I was driving down the freeway today and I passed many different signs with various directional information for all drivers.  I thought about the importance of the signs but because I drive the same exact way to and from work, I never pay attention to the signs.
I have thought about this same scenario when it comes to every day life.  I thought about the many signs in my own life that point to various things that are important to a happy and safe life.
Let's talk, for a minute, about a few of those signs that should be important to me and maybe will be of benefit to you.
Because my family is extremely important to me, I automatically think about the signs that keep me grounded and headed in the direction that will keep us together, happily.  I make a concerted effort to always be where I say I am.  That means that if I am going to late home from work that I inform Becky and then I am either at work finishing some last minute things or I am somewhere else.  But being anywhere else than where I say I am going to be, is not an option.  That 'sign' keeps trust fully intact with no wondering questions to be asked.
In our home, we have a standing rule that when anyone is on the computer they have to be out in the open.  There are never any questions about the content being viewed.  Following that sign keeps our spirits healthy and strong.
I talk a lot about our marriage.  It is extremely important to me in my life.  The signs that are influential in creating and maintaining a great marriage state words on them such as, "Speak kindly to each other all of the time."  "Compliment Regularly."  "Be Positive."  "Have a Great Time."  Liking each other is as important as Loving."  "Date. Date. Date"  These things are just a few of the keys to a successful recipe of a happy marriage.
The signs in our lives will keep us focused on the things that are the most important.  I am committed to doing these things, and more to make life the best that it can be.