Have you ever walked through the woods or forest and really looked at trees? Gazing at the unusual and distinct tree trunks in my woodsy backyard, I realized how their shape or their bent reflected their life story. One tree I noticed in particular, was bent over from a storm that blew through. Amazingly, the… Continue reading Reach Upward for the Light
Month: June 2019
Words Matter
THE WORDS WE USE: 3 STYLES Most of us parents fit into one of three types: aggressive, passive, or assertive. In the aggressive model, parents often yell, use attacking words, or make unreasonable demands. Their children respond by acting-up more, yelling back, and tuning out their parents’ words. Passive parents’ words are not consistent or clear,… Continue reading Words Matter
Weathering the storms of Life
Most people think they are crazy! They are storm chasers. The movie twister glamorized it. They like the bigger the better the storm. They are drawn to it. But one thing they know-they cannot control the storm. They keep a respectful distance knowing storms are bigger and badder than they are. That is all except… Continue reading Weathering the storms of Life