Good Conversation......

I would like to consider my self what most people call sensitive or easily stimulated. Yep, what you just read, that's pretty dramatic!? Anyway, to the point of this post, as humans we always find it easier to kick and scream our way through life, especially in unpleasant moments. It is probably easier to use our emotions to rid ourselves of the "feelings" then to ponder on what is actually going on.  I know how this sounds, but listen, this is just a bit of learned advice that I would like to share - smile.  A lot of times, if not all of the time our emotions make our lives what they are. Are you with me?  This resonates with me specifically because of what you read in the beginning of this post.  When you are a person who "feels" everything it is very necessary to be patient with curve balls that come to "wake us" in life.  There are specific reasons for everything.  Be honest with your s...

Sometimes we think our children need to be coddled, nursed, or even protected when they don't . As parents we must understand that parenting is not all about keeping our children happy. So when we don't face issues head on that we have with our children, those same issues can grow into life challenges for them. Tough love...not abuse...lol, is very important and is a needed discipline that helps to correct behavior issues and allow our children to become independent people. So sugar coating and making excuses for why our children do things that they should not, facilitates the problem and helps it to persist longer. We don't have to do everything for our children!!! Let them develop their own strengths and weaknesses, not ones that we create by doing everything for them. Stop that cycle now, before its too late! And you have reached the level of stress that brings you to your knees.. !! Seriously, love lots p...