Some times we have mornings that we barely get through, other mornings are as smooth as can be. And then there are the unexpected mornings. That would be today.
Today was a morning where I had only myself to account for. My wonderful husband was home and it was he who was going to do the heavy lifting of getting the girls ready to go. So I was taking it easy and just working through my very own morning routine at a very relaxed pace.
Shortly before it was time to go and just around the same time as I was getting all of my things finished up. I hear the pitter patter of little feet headed down the steps towards me. So I run to the steps and await for my daughter to get close enough to jump into my arms (of course I'm always elated when this happens it's little snuggle when I can sneak one).
Soon enough I notice that she's not happy in fact she's crying. So I asked her what was wrong and she replied with an unexpected answer. She thought I was headed out on a business trip and was I leaving on an airplane. No my love, I'm not. It's a normal work day for me at the office, but the unusual morning routine prompted her to think otherwise.
Out of my two daughters I always thought that my trips affected her the least. How little have I known, how wrong have I been. It's times like these when I have to wonder what else am I not seeing...It's time to truly look at the perspective of others how greatly we might see an others pain.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Taking Back Time
There's a 101 different quotes about time and how it's valuable. I think we really under estimate what time actually means and how we so mismanage our time. For instance time spent blogging, what's the benefit to cost ratio for the time spent. We really should ask that each time we allow ourselves to spend time.
We love our families and yet there's never enough time to spend and then there's the choice of this one or that one. And why do we make more time for family that's hours away versus family that lives right around the corner.
Is the kitchen clean enough that i have to say no to my 4 year old who wants me to play playdough? Or how about that time spent away from the kids, is it necessary some times yes it is! We all need to be at our best, do our best and give our best. Just make sure it's the right things we are giving up our best time for. The hockey game, a spotless kitchen is that more important than nurturing our families and loved ones.
Next time ask yourself your time is best spent.
We love our families and yet there's never enough time to spend and then there's the choice of this one or that one. And why do we make more time for family that's hours away versus family that lives right around the corner.
Is the kitchen clean enough that i have to say no to my 4 year old who wants me to play playdough? Or how about that time spent away from the kids, is it necessary some times yes it is! We all need to be at our best, do our best and give our best. Just make sure it's the right things we are giving up our best time for. The hockey game, a spotless kitchen is that more important than nurturing our families and loved ones.
Next time ask yourself your time is best spent.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Our Own Worst Paparazzi
So on the way to work I got lost in thought, which isn't uncommon. Sometimes that's the most quiet time for my brain to have it's say.
It all started because I was thinking about how I start things with vengeance and sometimes mid way through they sort of puff out. I was doing such a good job with my 5k program and poof! One week at a trade show and gone, I was 75% completed through the program. As I reflected back there's a good majority of things like this.
Which lead me into thinking about this blog.. Started it with vengeance and poof. So my brain thinking through as it does was pondering well what would I write about. All my past, my secrets, my skeletons. Nah.. where has the people's self-preservation, self-respect and pride gone. We are own worst paparazzi. Just because you do it, say it, or think it doesn't mean it needs to be out in the world for everyone else to see. Once you put it out there, there is no taking it back.
Let's take ourselves back. If you need to talk over a problem or issue call a friend meet over a cup of coffee. If you really need help see a professional. Take pride in the things you place out for public view. We all need to, let's make today a better day!
It all started because I was thinking about how I start things with vengeance and sometimes mid way through they sort of puff out. I was doing such a good job with my 5k program and poof! One week at a trade show and gone, I was 75% completed through the program. As I reflected back there's a good majority of things like this.
Which lead me into thinking about this blog.. Started it with vengeance and poof. So my brain thinking through as it does was pondering well what would I write about. All my past, my secrets, my skeletons. Nah.. where has the people's self-preservation, self-respect and pride gone. We are own worst paparazzi. Just because you do it, say it, or think it doesn't mean it needs to be out in the world for everyone else to see. Once you put it out there, there is no taking it back.
Let's take ourselves back. If you need to talk over a problem or issue call a friend meet over a cup of coffee. If you really need help see a professional. Take pride in the things you place out for public view. We all need to, let's make today a better day!
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