I'm now 33 years young.
And every year I gain, I get more and more introspective about my life. Not surprising. I know that as you get older you start to gain perspective that you don't always have when you are younger. So, just because I know you absolutely will NOT be complete until you know, here are some things I've been chewing on: (that was sarcasm, btw).
*people want to know what you think, but with the freedom to not have to think the same thing.
*It may be best to keep your mouth shut.
*It may be best to speak up.
*Knowing the difference of when to speak up and when to be quiet is governed by a very thin line. And you will spend the rest of your life trying to figure out that line.
*I do not need to try and control my kids and their emotions. But I can give consequences for their lack of control with them.
*teaching your kids that it okay to be angry at mommy or daddy, is very freeing. (but no, you can't call me names like "meany.").
*a lot of the things that I learned about my parenting style were legalistic, controlling behaviors that I myself was enslaved too. God's grace gives some great instruction in parenting. (and no, that doesn't mean my kids "run wild in rebellion.").
*It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to let others "not be okay." It's GREAT to admit, out loud, that you are not okay.
*life is a precious gift and no matter how difficult the day, the next one is typically a little bit easier.
that's all for now.
1 comment:
Thank you so much for sharing! Those are some wonderful insights and I'm personally very blessed by the fact that you were willing to speak up! Wishing you another year full of love and blessings!
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