Pam Reynolds
Mother of 4 Grandmother of 10
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Peaceful Coexistence
“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.” Dali Lama “It is the job of thinking people, not to be on the side of the executioners.” Albert Camus “Blessed are the hearts that
Having All the Answers is Impossible
Are there answers or is truth an illusion? At times we believe we know what someone should say or do to make things better.
Rebellious Mothers-In-Law
There has been a tremendous amount of talk about mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. The fascinating part is that nothing ever changes. I wrote a book on the mother-in-law daughter-in-law dilemma which took over fifteen years of research. I interviewed people at the beginning of those years and at the end and I got the same results. To be honest, I was shocked.
Answers Promote Questions
I never plan on being reproachful, but at times the truth blurts out of my mouth, and of course feelings are hurt. I am so sensitive myself, and loathe direct remarks, yet to correct it in myself is not easy. Sometimes I get the laughs, like I can’t believe you just said that. We all handle censure in various ways. I am working on thinking before sharing.
Courage
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.” Dumbledore, Harry Potter “It is curious that physical courage should
Victory in Relationships
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars.” E.H.Chapin “Character is the total of thousands of small daily strivings to live up to the best that is
Leave Your Ego At Home Then Enjoy The Party
At Holiday get-together s we sometimes spend more time worrying about the family we will be interacting with, than the simple pleasure of their company. We are wasting a happy occasion with our non-stop anxieties.
How Defeat Creates Success
“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.” Albert Einstein “The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense