Pam Reynolds
Mother of 4 Grandmother of 10
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When Things Backfire
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” Aldous Huxley “Don’t smother each other, no one can grow in the shade.” leo Buscaglia One Mother-in-law complained that her once excellent
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.
Running Through Days & Life
As usual I question why I and perhaps others, waste our precious present time for the unknown. Most of us are perhaps locked into the “good times” to come. This may happen especially when the present times are not so wonderful. In the end we are wasting the present when we don’t attempt to filter out the good stuff. Even when our day is not fantastic, there are still moments that are worth recognizing.
Avoid Holiday Problems
“People love others not for what hey are, but for how they make us feel.” Irwin Federman Mothers-in-law who encourage any type of competition might possibly find it can influence the closeness of their children.
Insidious
“Trust me, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They’ll believe anything they see in print.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web “A rat race is for rats. We’re not rats. We’re human beings. Reject the insidious pressures
Are We Using Our Senses?
The one with the most money and toys is considered the winner in some cases. Somehow we threw out the attributes and heart of what is important in life. We are left with more stressful things to contend with. None of us are jealous of those people who live together in family structures and live to support each other and remain equal to each other. In some ways this is more relaxing because the competition is taken out of the equation.
Coping
“I can’t stop the waves but I can learn to surf.” Unknown “When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate.” Unknown “Is there
Are There Limits?
“Stop allowing other people to dilute or poison your day with their words or opinions. Stand strong in the truth of your beauty and journey through your day without attachment to the validation of others.” Dr. Steve Maraboli How