THE RELATIONSHIP HAMSTER-Volume Four So you found your equal in life, how did it happen? What are the tough moments? What are the absolute joys? Do you know your partner inside and out or are you still learning? You are building a life sharing goals, ideals, memories and experiences. Are you married, getting married, living together? Do you have children or is that a future plan? It's not easy, just as I'm sure at times it's wonderful. Relationships are give and take, figuring out what works and what doesn't. What starts off one way, evolves with time into something different. Life is a balancing act and we at times forget to just appreciate those moments, so this is a fun way to define your world as you both see it. Maybe it's an anniversary, wedding or living together gift. Whether you're just starting out or have been together 70 years, this is something for you both Yep, takes two of you to make it all work, so it takes both of you to complete this. This book is all about YOU as a COUPLE Perhaps your spouse wants to know how you think. Maybe it's a friend, relative or Mom or Dad wanting to learn what your life is like for you, but for whatever reason you are holding this book. There are no right or wrong answers, no words of wisdom or advice. Heck You're doing just fine all on your own, aren't ya? This book is all about your relationship. What you think, want, wish for, and enjoy. Why a hamster? It is that continual engine that spins the wheel in our brain. We make a hundred decisions a day from; what to do, what's for dinner, what's on my schedule...and that hamster keeps running on the wheel. In this bustling world, we're kept busy and on the go. That is until a tough moment strikes, then we stop and reflect. With the loss of my dad, I realized there were so many things I never asked him. We all put off until tomorrow, then when it comes, we ask, why did I wait? That didn't make sense. Look at the people in your world and ask: What was their favorite memory? Who impacted their life the most? What do they believe is their greatest achievement? What did they want to be when they were ten years old? We are all an accumulation of every moment from birth until now. It forms every aspect of who we are; just as we shape others. With technology we tend to keep in touch on a keyboard, but can you really share all you are? Pretty hard to text a life-defining moment, isn't it? Would you email a heartfelt experience? There are so many people reaching over the internet, but 'delete' has become the new 'easy button, ' teaching rejection is a click away. Even cell phones have an ignore button, so are we really bridging distances or being trained to stop opening up? Maybe if we slow down, we just might not miss out on the most important thing in life: People Each of the seven workbooks, are designed to make the reader the 'Star' by asking questions about their lives. They are self-check and a tool to get to know others. Do them as a group to learn, compare and laugh together. Just think...you could record who you are for your great, great-grandchildren Just imagine them reading about where they came from. The only thing you need is a pencil and time to Sit 'N' Do Nothing.