The more a physical item is withheld from a child, the more they’ll pine away for it. From my experience, if a child wants something, they’ll go get it even if we say “no.” I’ve learned from first hand that if I can help them receive it, I should let them buy it. If it’s […]
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Started the new job this weekend, busy as hell. I was up from 6am-2am several days in a row, and the kids did really well. However, they have needed assuring hugs, nods and approval a bit more. Family chats go deeper than anything I’ve ever experienced as a christian. My kids are pulling up past
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Scientific mathematicians, gurus, and geeks around the globe are telling us that we make our own reality, but most people can’t grasp that as a possibility. It sounds make-believe. A fantasy. It’s too out-there to even consider. This, right here is reality. What do they know in their lab coats? Nothing, right? But, if you
Love is an extension of yourself to another being. It is a deep longing for another to be in joy –always! It is a strong push from within to be there and share–or at least witness –the joy with the one(s) you love. Love isn’t something you can yank away and give at your command.
I took a fast walk this morning to get the body and mind to hang out for a spell. I’ve been in the spirit a lot, but my mind has been taking control again, lately. This time in my life is really very frightening. I’m freelance writing, but still the only income I get until
This may sound strange to some of you, but I’ve realized I have guides. All of us do! Perhaps within us is a voice that speaks loudly, with worry and concern. But there is a soft voice within the chatter inside… for me, there is no knowledge of gender, name or even a vocal pitch;
I woke today with the memory of last night: One of the twins had a melt down and the 7 year-old was pushing buttons on every person she could, the 12 year-old stomped off in disgust, and the 14 year-old rolled their eyes. The 15 & 24 year-olds were busy and tucked away from the
This business of mothering is challenging. I want to be an individual. I want desires of my own to be important, noticed and validated, just like the rest of us. But as a mother, there’s just no getting around the fact that I am a master at many things and a failure, too. Take for
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I’m taking a lot of time to delve into the darkness, lately. My children have been hurting far more than I knew. Far more than I let myself acknowledge. Far, far more than they let me see. Now I understand “hurt people hurt people” more than ever. As I’ve been sitting with the children in
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Are you feeling anything this week? Has your emotional suitcase been splayed wide open? Are you finding yourself feeling uneasy, overwhelmed, and/or exhausted? Are you finding yourself using coping skills you KNOW don’t work?This week has been a ride –and I don’t mean a lovely saunter down the back roads, I mean jagged turns, slamming
