I find myself experiencing the "this shouldn't be" in my own mind every day. I should have more friends, I should be exercising more, I should call my parents more. Letting go of that idea in my mind would do wonders for me. I watched a video the other day that basically just said I'm not crazy for not thinking these thoughts. So many other people do--maybe most of us. I just got to let it go as best as I can, I guess.
I'm tangled up in blue, no that's Bob Dylan. I'm wanting one of those 3 paths in your picture to be the obvious correct one when as you say, they all may be the correct one. I have miles to go before I sleep, or rather, words to write and say and confer and figure out how to untangle or maybe I'll just throw a dart and draw a straw.
There is something to be said for having options narrowed for you, rather than having to do it yourself... then you get to do the work of being content where you are. Sometimes easier.
Those two images spoke to me. Wow, have I felt like I’m crossing that log bridge for a while now. And I am not a 1, but I hear the “this shouldn’t be” quite often - especially with parenting. Thanks for this reminder 🩵
MaryAnn you always give me so much to think about...this is a really good thing! Between my wife and I we have four children, the three older ones are thriving in their chosen careers but the youngest has taken a much different path. She also suffers from bouts of anxiety so your two pictures brought me to tears. Thankfully, by being patient with the process and giving her her own freedom, picture two is the path she appears to be on now. Thank you, MaryAnn, still planning to make it Monday.
This is such a good reminder about parenting differently wired kids. I really like the multiple pathways image.
Thank you Karen!
I find myself experiencing the "this shouldn't be" in my own mind every day. I should have more friends, I should be exercising more, I should call my parents more. Letting go of that idea in my mind would do wonders for me. I watched a video the other day that basically just said I'm not crazy for not thinking these thoughts. So many other people do--maybe most of us. I just got to let it go as best as I can, I guess.
It's not easy... courage, Tom!
Thank you thank you thank you. This post is so beautiful and true. And coming from a One! I love it so much.
Thank you Nancy!
I'm tangled up in blue, no that's Bob Dylan. I'm wanting one of those 3 paths in your picture to be the obvious correct one when as you say, they all may be the correct one. I have miles to go before I sleep, or rather, words to write and say and confer and figure out how to untangle or maybe I'll just throw a dart and draw a straw.
There is something to be said for having options narrowed for you, rather than having to do it yourself... then you get to do the work of being content where you are. Sometimes easier.
Those two images spoke to me. Wow, have I felt like I’m crossing that log bridge for a while now. And I am not a 1, but I hear the “this shouldn’t be” quite often - especially with parenting. Thanks for this reminder 🩵
Yep I've been on that bridge too... peace <3
MaryAnn you always give me so much to think about...this is a really good thing! Between my wife and I we have four children, the three older ones are thriving in their chosen careers but the youngest has taken a much different path. She also suffers from bouts of anxiety so your two pictures brought me to tears. Thankfully, by being patient with the process and giving her her own freedom, picture two is the path she appears to be on now. Thank you, MaryAnn, still planning to make it Monday.
Thank you friend! Excited to see you Monday.