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When we don’t ask questions and listen with intent and purpose to our kids, and instead assume and react, we can miss the undercurrent of the what, why, and how of their behaviors.
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How often do we swallow the behaviors, words, reactions of others as personal pills of reward or rejection? Eek.
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When we are impeccable with our words, the result is a building up of the world around us. Starting in our own home.
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Are we carrying over our insatiable need for immediacy into the way we parent and/or how we manage the household?
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Projecting fear and worry based on potential circumstances or scripting how we will respond to this or that is trying to control an illusion. Only God knows the path for our kids and for us as parents.
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As moms and dads, our felt experiences and reactions to all things parenting can be very different—the whole Mars and Venus thing.
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It’s so important for us to hold on to every moment of assuredness when it’s right in front of us, then press the contentment deep into the crevices of our heart. When we are mindful and breathe in this life-giving energy, we build up reserves for us to call upon on the tough days when nothing in this life makes sense.
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But what if it was only ever me doing my mediocre half-ass best while serving up orange powder macaroni and wearing last night’s pajamas and yesterday morning’s makeup, wouldn’t it still have been the most amazing thing I’ve ever done, hands down?
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I raised you to be a proud and compassionate and independent young man. That is exactly who you are becoming. Instead of celebrating your incredible victory (and mine) I remain steadfastly stuck in the past.
I would appreciate if you would bear with me.
