Asking the right question – “What happened to you” – allows us to switch the focus from blaming children for their behavior to a place of understanding and allows us to be more impactful with our attempts at helpful interventions.
Thoughts
The Challenge of Mercy
Mercy is that peculiar quality that at times seems ephemeral (transient, temporary) yet pervasive in its calling.
“Light-bulb” Moments
Epiphanies, revelations, or “light-bulb” moments are sometimes easy to recognize but, more often than not, are only noticed after the fact.
Timeless Christmas gifts
This holiday season, let’s consider the gifts of substance as the most important gifts to share with our children and family. Gifts of substance are those that have lasting value and are often considered timeless. These are gifts that touch the heart and soul of human interactions, the essence of the bond between parent and child.
Lack of Sportsmanship = Lack of Civility
The example of sportsmanship sets the stage for positive community improvement. Sportsmanship demonstrates love for others, respect, and honesty.
How to Move Forward
While we often have a tough time dealing with forgiveness for painful issues (personal, business, social, or community), we can still move on making sure we don’t let our confusion cloud our actions. We must work together, taking communal responsibility, to improve the life of our community.