Contented
Posted: January 10, 2012 Filed under: Parenting, Spirituality, Thoughts 2 Comments »
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I realized something yesterday. It was during a job interview process and the subsequent rejection that I realized something about myself. I’m not very hungry. What I mean by this is, I’m fairly content with the life and journey God has me living.
I’ve spent a lifetime trying to attain peace and contentment. It isn’t easy, and I’m not sure I’ve “arrived.” However, I’m much more content than I was 30+ years ago.
When my career was threatened a few years ago. I shrugged. That isn’t to say I wasn’t stressed and that it wasn’t a horrible situation – but I knew who I was, where I was going, and where my values lay. I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my family, my calling, or my convictions in order to satisfy someone who didn’t agree with me – no matter how powerful he was. It just wasn’t worth it. Next thing I knew, I was unemployed.
Surrender, part 3
Posted: December 16, 2011 Filed under: God Encounters, Spirituality, Thoughts 4 Comments »
Sometimes – usually – it is outside of our control.
In fact, almost everything in my life is outside of my control. And yet, I have this incredible need to feel like I have some input. But I don’t.
My schedule, my travel, even when I am awake or asleep – all of these are influenced by various people and entities. All of these require some form of compromise, communication, and cooperation.
About the only thing I actually can do on my own, is rearrange the icons on the desktop of this computer.
Five Methods to Lead Children, Without Crushing Them
Posted: October 8, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
My Darling 6yo Daughter has been doing swimming lessons for the past three years. Her Little Brother didn’t take formal lessons, but I was allowed to get in the water with him and we would splash around. It’s been a good experience. Last year they were both in classes and excelling amongst their peers. They were having fun, we were proud of them and obviously we are amazing parents, tight?
Oh how do the proud fall so far from those lofty dreams? At 4 and 6 years old, they can bathe, get themselves dressed, and even do some chores – they are practically ready to step into the adult world of responsibility. In fact, they are so close, I merely need to hover over them for encouragment and support.
