All day, I had a sense I was forgetting something. If I could just remember it, my sense of unease would disappear. But I was surprised to realize I was not forgetting a task or an item to check off my to-do list. Instead, I was forgetting to have a deep patience with my own homesickness.
Posts in the "Optimism (and Gratitude)" category:
Sometimes they drive me crazy…
Have you noticed that sometimes all your children seem to be having issues simultaneously – and that their various issues are exacerbating each other’s issues? Well, here’s a little glimpse of some of what’s been going on in our house (some of it just might sound familiar).
“Thanks Mickey!” – Teaching Gratitude at Disneyland
Whether we’re taking our children to amusement parks, movies, restaurants, birthday parties, or other fun places, we want our family experiences to make us into better people. Here’s a fun, simple way to teach our children gratitude.
Downton Abbey and Motherhood
Have you ever dreamed of having a house full of servants, a la Downton Abbey? Allyson Reynolds has three reasons why doing the domestic “dirty work” of motherhood might have its own rewards.
Spiritual Sundays: Looking for the Good
Jewish tradition has always reinforced this concept that G-d is good, his ways are good, and his creations are good. It seems that we are supposed to constantly remind ourselves of this as a basic principle of Judaism. Can we apply this concept of looking for the good when we parent?
Love, The Hard Way
After 15 years as a mother, the reasons why I think it’s so important to be there for my kids are not what you would think. The real reasons are the hard stuff. The “no fun” stuff. I want to be the one that takes care of all those things. Because I know that my husband and I love these kids more than anyone else on earth.
Accidents Happen. That’s Okay.
Spilled applesauce, a sentimental souvenir ruined, soiled bedding, a twice-backed-into car, broken plates, a puppy running through a paint tray, all in a matter of days. How did Allyson manage to hold it together?
Knowing when To Breathe in and when To Exhale
Moments come, and then they are gone. It is up to us, as mothers, to decide which ones we choose to “breathe in, long and deep” and which ones we let pass us by. Author Emily Ashton shares her beautiful thoughts on living from moment to moment and seeing past the tough moments that inevitably come with motherhood.
These Are the Best Days of Your Life
I knew that when I grew up, I’d go to college, get married, and then have children of my own. My husband and I suffered through several miscarriages and five frustrating years of disappointments in the baby department. Perhaps the life I had always envisioned was not the one I was meant to have.
A Moment of Positivity
“Somehow, imagining our future grounded me more gratefully in the present.” Are you feeling drained and overcome by the chaos? Author Stephanie Sprenger reminds us that a time-based perspective might be just the recharge we need.
When There’s a Fork in the Road, Eat Croissants
During a trip to Paris with her daughter, author Kim Hall learned that sometimes unexpected “forks in the road” lead us to croissants.
Fortunately/Unfortunately: A Thankfulness Game
A fun way to teach your children to focus on their blessings when they are faced with difficult situations. This is one you won’t want to miss!
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