What Do Your Children Think Of You?
What Do Your Children Think Of You?
Have you ever thought about what your children think of you? I never put much thought into what my girls really thought about me. Like a lot of parents, I assumed they would always love me unconditionally. Talk about a selfish assumption!
It’s hard to believe that my girls could feel anything but love for me. I mean, look at all I do for them, right? Unfortunately, no matter how much you do for anyone, it doesn’t excuse bad behavior. I feel blessed to have an amazing relationship with my girls, but even more blessed that I have allowed them to talk openly with me. Because of our open relationship, I learned a things about myself that are “not so pretty.”
“Mom, sometimes you get more angry than you should about stuff and you make a big deal about things that aren’t such a big deal. When you get mad like that, I wish you would just talk to me instead of yell.”
That came from my 8-year-old.
Let me just start by saying that was the last thing I ever expected to hear from my daughter! Wow, I felt small after she said that! She was right though. After a bit of introspection, I realized that I was no stranger to overreacting. It’s just one of the many changes I am working on. I strongly believe in bettering yourself and although I am not interested in changing who I am, I have no problem changing who I don’t want to be.
Here’s a little mantra I like to recite when I need a little help feeling grounded.
I open to the fullness of my power.
I live my life with integrity.
I have the power to manifest my dreams.
Whatever I do is more than enough.
I am enough just as I am!
In challenging situations I am relaxed
And focused on positive outcomes.
I am at peace with myself.
I harness my personal power.
I can. I will. I do.
