A good listener tries to understand what the other person is saying. In the end he may disagree sharply, but because he disagrees, he needs to know exactly what it is he is disagreeing with.
"Effective listeners remember that "words have no meaning - people have meaning." The assignment of meaning to a term is an internal process; meaning comes from inside us. And although our experiences, knowledge and attitudes differ, we often misinterpret each other’s messages while under the illusion that a common understanding has been achieved."
"There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation."
To listen fully means to pay close attention to what is being said beneath the words. You listen not only to the 'music,' but to the essence of the person speaking.
You listen not only for what someone knows, but for what he or she is. Ears operate at the speed of sound, which is far slower than the speed of light the eyes take in. Generative listening is the art of developing deeper silences in yourself, so you can slow our mind’s hearing to your ears’ natural speed, and hear beneath the words to their meaning."
The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.
We listen in order to learn and retain information. If we are speaking, we are not listening or learning anything to add to our sum of knowledge. This is why the first step to effective listening is to stop talking!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Being A Servant
If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.
If we wish to be compassionate with our fellow man, we must learn to engage in dispassionate analysis. In other words, thinking with our hearts, rather than our brains, is a surefire method to hurt those whom we wish to help.
Serving others may leave you tired at the end of the day, but with it comes a sense of accomplishment and humility. When we serve others we find a new way to be happy. Serving is a thankless job the majority of the time, but it is also a reward in itself. Think of raising children. You have to serve and sacrifice everyday for your children, but they are also the greatest source of happiness in your life. Here are ways to get more out of life by serving others:
Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.
You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others.
Being a servant is to give of your time, attention , and assistance of others needs.
So to be a good husband, I need not to be selfish with my time, and to give to my wife.
A father is to be a servant even to his children, giving them attention when they need it. seeing to their needs as they are in need,
And when friends are in need, find what ways you can assist them with your abilities.
If we wish to be compassionate with our fellow man, we must learn to engage in dispassionate analysis. In other words, thinking with our hearts, rather than our brains, is a surefire method to hurt those whom we wish to help.
Serving others may leave you tired at the end of the day, but with it comes a sense of accomplishment and humility. When we serve others we find a new way to be happy. Serving is a thankless job the majority of the time, but it is also a reward in itself. Think of raising children. You have to serve and sacrifice everyday for your children, but they are also the greatest source of happiness in your life. Here are ways to get more out of life by serving others:
Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.
You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others.
Being a servant is to give of your time, attention , and assistance of others needs.
So to be a good husband, I need not to be selfish with my time, and to give to my wife.
A father is to be a servant even to his children, giving them attention when they need it. seeing to their needs as they are in need,
And when friends are in need, find what ways you can assist them with your abilities.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Benefits of being Apologetic
Apologies and forgiveness are important because intractable conflicts generate such deep and searing emotions. Even after the fighting stops, people still feel the pain, hurt, and hatred that produced the conflict and its horrors in the first place. Without apology and forgiveness, people remain locked in the value systems that produced the conflict. Little progress beyond a cease fire can be made.
The purpose of apology is to extend ourselves in such a way that relationships become deeper, and life becomes richer and more human in the process.
Most people find it pretty hard to apologize. Why is this? We do something wrong, we acknowledge to ourselves that we have done something wrong, and yet we may still find it hard to get those two little words out from between our pursed lips. So, why is it so hard to apologize?
Apologies aren't supposed to be easy. They are supposed to be soul-baring. That's why, when done right, they are so powerful and rehabilitative. It's hard to admit that we've hurt someone's feelings or caused someone pain, whether it's intentional or not. It's also hard to see ourselves in a less-than-positive light. It requires taking off the blinders we wear and facing our flaws.
Saying sorry is meant to make us feel vulnerable. How could it not? But here's the thing: It's really important to do in order for us to have healthy relationships. We all want and need to feel safe with the people we allow into our inner circle. We want to know that the people we are close to care about how we feel and are willing to admit their flaws. Not taking responsibility for wrongdoings makes us seem unsafe or untrustworthy. And withholding an apology is certainly not going to win us any friends! Saying you're sorry shows those you love that you care enough about them and the relationship to be aware of your shortcomings and take responsibility for your hurtful actions. In the end, making things right is way more important than being right.
The one who is wrong needs to ask forgiveness from the one who is right. Understandably, that's not a fun thought. Sometimes it's our pride or ego that gets in the way. And, of course, those who lack empathy can have a hard time embracing another person's feelings or perspective altogether, which makes saying sorry virtually impossible to do.
Apologies can also be an expression of sorrow. In other words, the person saying sorry is attempting to be empathetic toward you. In this case, simply accept their apology. They probably are being sincere, and you shouldn't’analyze their intent.
Often, apologies are uttered as a mere afterthought for minor trivialities. For something insignificant, such as bumping into someone, a brief but sincere apology is usually all that is needed.
Apology calls for a willingness to sacrifice on behalf of the wronged party and the inherent value of the relationship, not for what it brings to you but for what you can bring to it.
( Accepting Apologies )
To accept an apology isn't easy for either person involved. Apologizing is a very humble act. Well, it can be humble if done correctly. It is sometimes viewed by people as an admission of guilt. To apologize means guilt has been established and confirmed by the "offending" party when we accept an apology. Apologizing encourages the offender to accept responsibility for their role in causing offense. This, however, is hard on pride, and we have to be careful when we accept an apology.
Humans by nature, are prideful. We do not often like admitting when we are wrong, especially to others. It makes us feel we failed in an area, and forces us to become emotionally attached to the situation.
Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future
I cannot erase what I have done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the different ones, this is not my way and I do not condone it, but I cannot change it and I cannot erase it
But when the apology is given to me, it is only up to me to accept it.
The purpose of apology is to extend ourselves in such a way that relationships become deeper, and life becomes richer and more human in the process.
Most people find it pretty hard to apologize. Why is this? We do something wrong, we acknowledge to ourselves that we have done something wrong, and yet we may still find it hard to get those two little words out from between our pursed lips. So, why is it so hard to apologize?
Apologies aren't supposed to be easy. They are supposed to be soul-baring. That's why, when done right, they are so powerful and rehabilitative. It's hard to admit that we've hurt someone's feelings or caused someone pain, whether it's intentional or not. It's also hard to see ourselves in a less-than-positive light. It requires taking off the blinders we wear and facing our flaws.
Saying sorry is meant to make us feel vulnerable. How could it not? But here's the thing: It's really important to do in order for us to have healthy relationships. We all want and need to feel safe with the people we allow into our inner circle. We want to know that the people we are close to care about how we feel and are willing to admit their flaws. Not taking responsibility for wrongdoings makes us seem unsafe or untrustworthy. And withholding an apology is certainly not going to win us any friends! Saying you're sorry shows those you love that you care enough about them and the relationship to be aware of your shortcomings and take responsibility for your hurtful actions. In the end, making things right is way more important than being right.
The one who is wrong needs to ask forgiveness from the one who is right. Understandably, that's not a fun thought. Sometimes it's our pride or ego that gets in the way. And, of course, those who lack empathy can have a hard time embracing another person's feelings or perspective altogether, which makes saying sorry virtually impossible to do.
Apologies can also be an expression of sorrow. In other words, the person saying sorry is attempting to be empathetic toward you. In this case, simply accept their apology. They probably are being sincere, and you shouldn't’analyze their intent.
Often, apologies are uttered as a mere afterthought for minor trivialities. For something insignificant, such as bumping into someone, a brief but sincere apology is usually all that is needed.
Apology calls for a willingness to sacrifice on behalf of the wronged party and the inherent value of the relationship, not for what it brings to you but for what you can bring to it.
( Accepting Apologies )
To accept an apology isn't easy for either person involved. Apologizing is a very humble act. Well, it can be humble if done correctly. It is sometimes viewed by people as an admission of guilt. To apologize means guilt has been established and confirmed by the "offending" party when we accept an apology. Apologizing encourages the offender to accept responsibility for their role in causing offense. This, however, is hard on pride, and we have to be careful when we accept an apology.
Humans by nature, are prideful. We do not often like admitting when we are wrong, especially to others. It makes us feel we failed in an area, and forces us to become emotionally attached to the situation.
Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future
I cannot erase what I have done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the different ones, this is not my way and I do not condone it, but I cannot change it and I cannot erase it
But when the apology is given to me, it is only up to me to accept it.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Struggles
( Struggles )
In every man the memory of the struggles and the heroes of the past is alive. But these memories are not incompatible with the desire for peace in the future.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.
The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle...
There will always be men struggling to change, and there will always be those who are controlled by the past.”
Comimg together during struggles, becoming stronger in tough times,
“The struggle we undergo to remain faithful to one we love is little better than infidelity.”
“Education comes from within; you get it by struggle and effort and thought.”
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation...want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightening. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.... Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.
Do not fear the challenges of life, but approach them patiently, with faith in God. He will reward your faith with power not only to endure, but also to prevail over hardships, disappointments, trials, and struggles of daily living. Through diligently striving to live the law of God and with faith in Him, we will not be diverted from our eternal course.
( Path way to happiness )
Enjoying freedom, releasing the past.
Just as you have the ability to change your mind, you also have the ability to change the state of your mind. Happiness and joy are states of mind to be enjoyed any time you want.
The first step in changing your state of mind is to visualize yourself in that happy state, even if you are feeling sad. Keep seeing yourself laughing, enjoying yourself and having fun, blocking any negative thoughts from entering--Corey Winters.
All the happiness you could ever want is already within you and costs nothing. By digging through the noise and minutia of everyday life, you will see tiny glimpses of the spiritual God-source from which all happiness emanates--the very joy of being.
Happiness is a choice to be made in advance or no later than the present moment. Negativity, once experienced can never be reversed, but if you are not careful, it can be lived again and again and again.
Hard times allow us to really dive deep into ourselves and figure out who we truly are and what we want out of life. They make us desire happiness more than we ever have and they can lead you to discovering your passions and what truly makes you happy. They can help you develop gratitude and appreciation for the little things we gloss over. No matter what happens to us in life, it is always up to us to determine how we will handle it.
Focusing on the things that bring happiness to daily living is a worthwhile exercise. It is easy to focus on the negative, especially when there are reminders everywhere. But choosing to seek ways to incorporate happy thoughts can make a tremendous difference in daily living. As the following quotes illustrate, happiness is largely a matter of choice.
In every man the memory of the struggles and the heroes of the past is alive. But these memories are not incompatible with the desire for peace in the future.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.
The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle...
There will always be men struggling to change, and there will always be those who are controlled by the past.”
Comimg together during struggles, becoming stronger in tough times,
“The struggle we undergo to remain faithful to one we love is little better than infidelity.”
“Education comes from within; you get it by struggle and effort and thought.”
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation...want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightening. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.... Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.
Do not fear the challenges of life, but approach them patiently, with faith in God. He will reward your faith with power not only to endure, but also to prevail over hardships, disappointments, trials, and struggles of daily living. Through diligently striving to live the law of God and with faith in Him, we will not be diverted from our eternal course.
( Path way to happiness )
Enjoying freedom, releasing the past.
Just as you have the ability to change your mind, you also have the ability to change the state of your mind. Happiness and joy are states of mind to be enjoyed any time you want.
The first step in changing your state of mind is to visualize yourself in that happy state, even if you are feeling sad. Keep seeing yourself laughing, enjoying yourself and having fun, blocking any negative thoughts from entering--Corey Winters.
All the happiness you could ever want is already within you and costs nothing. By digging through the noise and minutia of everyday life, you will see tiny glimpses of the spiritual God-source from which all happiness emanates--the very joy of being.
Happiness is a choice to be made in advance or no later than the present moment. Negativity, once experienced can never be reversed, but if you are not careful, it can be lived again and again and again.
Hard times allow us to really dive deep into ourselves and figure out who we truly are and what we want out of life. They make us desire happiness more than we ever have and they can lead you to discovering your passions and what truly makes you happy. They can help you develop gratitude and appreciation for the little things we gloss over. No matter what happens to us in life, it is always up to us to determine how we will handle it.
Focusing on the things that bring happiness to daily living is a worthwhile exercise. It is easy to focus on the negative, especially when there are reminders everywhere. But choosing to seek ways to incorporate happy thoughts can make a tremendous difference in daily living. As the following quotes illustrate, happiness is largely a matter of choice.
Family Commitment
When you make a commitment to a relationship, you invest your attention and energy in it more profoundly because you now experience ownership of that relationship.
The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it.
Commitment To Your Wife
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
God created a wife to be a companion, completer, helper and friend. And once you have chosen the woman for your wife, marriage brings you into a life time commitment to her. Therefore, the second strand in the three fold cord of commitment is permanent commitment to your wife.
Have you ever really studied Matthew 19:3-10? Most of us are familiar with Matthew 19:6b What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. But Christ hits the "marital commitment" issue head on and tells it like it is. Lets look at this passage (read the passage). We are talking permanent commitment here.
I want to emphasize the disciples' conclusion in verse 10 -- "His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry." The point is, marriage is a lifetime commitment (Romans 7:2-3)! Now, when I speak of commitment I am not referring to some form of passive past commitment that was based on hormones and emotions. Rather, I am referring to the daily exercise of 1 Corinthians 13 love. I am referring to taking the time to get to know your wife and communicate with her (1 Peter 3:7-10). I am talking about building the kind of a relationship together so that you enjoy being together and that after years of marriage you are still ravished with her love (Proverbs 5:18-21).
This kind of relationship requires personal effort and investing time.
Commitment To Your Children
The final strand in the three fold cord is a commitment to your children. Look at Ephesians 6:4. Notice what the father is charged with in the context of child rearing. That is no accident! Fathers are to be active in the rearing of their children. Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
One of the things that your wife needs the most, if there are children still at home, is your consistent involvement in the instruction and discipline of those children. The Book of Proverbs is filled with a father's instruction to his children. I was at my son's home just last night for a "father's day meal." When we were done I helped him replace a water pump on his car. As we were working together, he looked at me and said, "thanks dad, for teaching me how to use tools and do things like this. You have saved me literally hundreds of dollars." I can tell you, those words were a blessing to me!
Men and women, our nation and our churches desperately need strong families. One key aspect of developing a strong family is COMMITMENT
True commitment cannot be imposed from without, but rather springs from within, which is the source of all that is sacred and holy within the soul and the human, embodied self. Spiritual commitment that is made from love, and from the divine impulse of desiring to serve love, touches all and brings greater love and light into the world.
Commitment is following Jesus. "Commitment demands a choice. Jesus wasted no time getting to the heart of commitment: Either the disciples would be committed to Him and deny their own desires. or they would be determined to go their own ways and deny Him. The choice to commit is the same for all believers - either deny ourselves or deny Him; either go His way or we pursue our way.
The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it.
Commitment To Your Wife
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
God created a wife to be a companion, completer, helper and friend. And once you have chosen the woman for your wife, marriage brings you into a life time commitment to her. Therefore, the second strand in the three fold cord of commitment is permanent commitment to your wife.
Have you ever really studied Matthew 19:3-10? Most of us are familiar with Matthew 19:6b What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. But Christ hits the "marital commitment" issue head on and tells it like it is. Lets look at this passage (read the passage). We are talking permanent commitment here.
I want to emphasize the disciples' conclusion in verse 10 -- "His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry." The point is, marriage is a lifetime commitment (Romans 7:2-3)! Now, when I speak of commitment I am not referring to some form of passive past commitment that was based on hormones and emotions. Rather, I am referring to the daily exercise of 1 Corinthians 13 love. I am referring to taking the time to get to know your wife and communicate with her (1 Peter 3:7-10). I am talking about building the kind of a relationship together so that you enjoy being together and that after years of marriage you are still ravished with her love (Proverbs 5:18-21).
This kind of relationship requires personal effort and investing time.
Commitment To Your Children
The final strand in the three fold cord is a commitment to your children. Look at Ephesians 6:4. Notice what the father is charged with in the context of child rearing. That is no accident! Fathers are to be active in the rearing of their children. Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
One of the things that your wife needs the most, if there are children still at home, is your consistent involvement in the instruction and discipline of those children. The Book of Proverbs is filled with a father's instruction to his children. I was at my son's home just last night for a "father's day meal." When we were done I helped him replace a water pump on his car. As we were working together, he looked at me and said, "thanks dad, for teaching me how to use tools and do things like this. You have saved me literally hundreds of dollars." I can tell you, those words were a blessing to me!
Men and women, our nation and our churches desperately need strong families. One key aspect of developing a strong family is COMMITMENT
True commitment cannot be imposed from without, but rather springs from within, which is the source of all that is sacred and holy within the soul and the human, embodied self. Spiritual commitment that is made from love, and from the divine impulse of desiring to serve love, touches all and brings greater love and light into the world.
Commitment is following Jesus. "Commitment demands a choice. Jesus wasted no time getting to the heart of commitment: Either the disciples would be committed to Him and deny their own desires. or they would be determined to go their own ways and deny Him. The choice to commit is the same for all believers - either deny ourselves or deny Him; either go His way or we pursue our way.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Living in ANGER & BITTERNESS
LIVING IN ANGER & BITTERNESS
( New thought )
When a computer has a virus, after infection has set in,
the only way to correct the problem, is to reformat the computer.
Next in to re-install all the new data,
After finding where the virus came from, then you know what site
to avoid when searching for new data.
I know when my computer became infected, I found out how important
it is to have back-up files of all you data installed in your computer.
When the infection took place, after all the frustration I felt.
It would have been just so simple to just chuck the whole thing,
But the whole computer was not the problem, it was just a certain
internal section that was damaged.
After re-pairing the hard drive, re-installing all my files,
my computer then worked properly.
I learned through that ordeal, that I needed a better anti-virus
program that would protect the computer.
Just disconnecting from the source that I received it through,
I just protected my computer from any future problems.
It was not the Internet provider, that the problem was from.
It was my fault for not being better protected.
I know this analogy, that through the help of My shepherd,
working through my friends, I will be able to enjoy my life
with all my family and friends in peace.
Defining the thought of the reformatting my hard drive ( life ),
with the assistance of the new program (attitude).
My life to have peace will have to take place through
forgiveness, kindness and respect in love.
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”
Holding on to anger is like holding on to a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at s“It were better to be of no church, than to be bitter for any” William Pennomeone else; you are the one who gets burned.
( New thought )
When a computer has a virus, after infection has set in,
the only way to correct the problem, is to reformat the computer.
Next in to re-install all the new data,
After finding where the virus came from, then you know what site
to avoid when searching for new data.
I know when my computer became infected, I found out how important
it is to have back-up files of all you data installed in your computer.
When the infection took place, after all the frustration I felt.
It would have been just so simple to just chuck the whole thing,
But the whole computer was not the problem, it was just a certain
internal section that was damaged.
After re-pairing the hard drive, re-installing all my files,
my computer then worked properly.
I learned through that ordeal, that I needed a better anti-virus
program that would protect the computer.
Just disconnecting from the source that I received it through,
I just protected my computer from any future problems.
It was not the Internet provider, that the problem was from.
It was my fault for not being better protected.
I know this analogy, that through the help of My shepherd,
working through my friends, I will be able to enjoy my life
with all my family and friends in peace.
Defining the thought of the reformatting my hard drive ( life ),
with the assistance of the new program (attitude).
My life to have peace will have to take place through
forgiveness, kindness and respect in love.
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”
Holding on to anger is like holding on to a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at s“It were better to be of no church, than to be bitter for any” William Pennomeone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Parental expressions of Love
Love that was and is being expressed through your, Parents, Grand parents, Spouse, Siblings, Family & friends.
The most important single ingredient in raising happy and successful children is the amount of love they receive from their parents. Children need love like flowers need sunshine and rain.
You can never give a child too much love. The continuous flow of love and approval from a parent to a child is the child’s psychological lifeline to emotional and physical health. Almost all problems with children stem back to the child’s perception of not being fully loved and accepted by his or her parents.
Lack of love whether it’s real or imagined by the child can have serious consequences.
It can lead to physical, mental and emotional damage that can have long-term if not permanent negative consequences on the entire life of the child. In fact most child psychologists and therapists agree that love deprivation is the most serious problem a child can suffer during his or her formative years.
The starting point of raising happy and successful children is to give them a continuous unbroken flow of unconditional love and acceptance. A parent needs to always make it clear to his or her child that nothing the child does could ever cause him or her to love the child less than 100 percent.
Children reinvent your world for you.
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
“We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we need to forget, and the ones we need to remember.
My goal is to refresh the future not to rehash the past,
“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”
( Dobson ) " Stop trying to perfect your children, but keep trying to perfect your relationship with them."
My time as a parent, is not just to be a guide for the future, but a friend for rough times in life to come.
To be an example to show them how to be that good parent for their future experiences of life.
Parents exist to teach the child, but also they must learn what the child has to teach them, and the child has a very great deal to teach them.
"The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day."
There is no friendship, no love, like the love of the parent for their child."
The most important single ingredient in raising happy and successful children is the amount of love they receive from their parents. Children need love like flowers need sunshine and rain.
You can never give a child too much love. The continuous flow of love and approval from a parent to a child is the child’s psychological lifeline to emotional and physical health. Almost all problems with children stem back to the child’s perception of not being fully loved and accepted by his or her parents.
Lack of love whether it’s real or imagined by the child can have serious consequences.
It can lead to physical, mental and emotional damage that can have long-term if not permanent negative consequences on the entire life of the child. In fact most child psychologists and therapists agree that love deprivation is the most serious problem a child can suffer during his or her formative years.
The starting point of raising happy and successful children is to give them a continuous unbroken flow of unconditional love and acceptance. A parent needs to always make it clear to his or her child that nothing the child does could ever cause him or her to love the child less than 100 percent.
Children reinvent your world for you.
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
“We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we need to forget, and the ones we need to remember.
My goal is to refresh the future not to rehash the past,
“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”
( Dobson ) " Stop trying to perfect your children, but keep trying to perfect your relationship with them."
My time as a parent, is not just to be a guide for the future, but a friend for rough times in life to come.
To be an example to show them how to be that good parent for their future experiences of life.
Parents exist to teach the child, but also they must learn what the child has to teach them, and the child has a very great deal to teach them.
"The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day."
There is no friendship, no love, like the love of the parent for their child."
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