The power words “I accept myself unconditionally, right now,” allow me to accept what is and act as if I have chosen it. This allows me to not suffer as much and find the good in what is.
Spur of the moment, my son asked if we could go camping! We have a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 1-year-old, and we thought to ourselves… why not?? Would it be an adventure or an ordeal? It all depends on me.
When my child went to kindergarten I was like “Thank goodness, I need a break!” And when I felt called to homeschool I thought, “either he or I will die. This can’t end well.”
Recognizing what we can and cannot control is a critical element in developing healthy relationships. Do you know the difference between what you want to control and what your child truthfully controls?
Join me and let’s chat about it in episode #106.
My heart soared and my eyes filled with tears as I realized I was about to have a full-circle moment…teaching my daughter to jump rope. I feel God’s love deeply when I experience full circle moments. It is His way of saying to me. “I see you. I know you. I love you.”
By Janna Frei – Meltdown City is happening in your local Target, and people are staring. Some are running away, vowing to never have children. You worry what people are thinking, you worry how to get the kids to quiet down. You feel guilty for subjecting strangers to the chaos of meltdowns. You feel guilty for saying no to your children. Now what?
You are your own expert when it comes to your likes and needs. If you don’t listen and trust your heart, those needs will be pushed aside and you will end up stuck doing things you don’t like, possibly with people who don’t bring you joy.
Instead of asking them all to pause playing to help me clean up (because my clean freak overwhelm was BUZZING)…I had a feeling to just stop. So? I took a deep, cleansing breath, and just allowed myself to observe.
If you see us wandering this summer, we’re (probably) not lost. Come say hi and maybe we’ll explore together for a little while.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with a busy May schedule and a long list of demands, join me for episode #105. I share practical steps that will help you guide a child or walk yourself through moments of overwhelm.