Today I just wanted to share a few insights that I ran across while researching other topics for this past Friday. Since we are heading into Christmas and millions of us will be going home for the holiday, I thought it a good idea for us to be reflective and introspective…now is as good a time as any for personal and familial growth.
- No one’s perfect – This shouldn’t even have to be said, since we should all already know this, but too often we do not. We know that we aren’t perfect, but don’t extend this logic to our friends, loved ones and other acquaintances. We should though, because holding people to a standard of perfect is only setting you up for disappointment. Try to remember that the people in your life are trying…and you should try too!
- “Events reveal people’s characters;they don’t determine them” – This should be something that we all remember. If your friend does something hurtful to you because of a bad situation they find themselves in, they were likely to do it anyway…it was not the situation that created the attitude, the attitude merely came out during the situation. The event doesn’t matter. “You have the chance to be the person you wish to be, until you die”.
- Love and family are hard, you can’t fake feelings forever - Be honest with those you love. Keeping relationships strong through decades is a lot harder than you might think it is, and dishonesty will only breed contempt. Share your thoughts and feelings with friends and loved ones, even when it is hard.
- Keep your eye on the prize – Never lose sight of your goals and aspirations. I know that in this instant gratification, have it now world, it’s easy to lose sight of your own feet in front of you, but the dream is part of you, and you shouldn’t give up on it or forget about it. I don’t care if your dream is to be President of the United States, or to be the loving housewife and mother of a wonderful husband and 2 great children…never forget that dream, and, as Winston Churchill said, never give in.
Tags: Family, Relationships
