The trees in my backyard all pretty with ice.Well helloooo...
After somewhat of a busy and challenging week, I am finally on the ball!
The other day I was walking toward some friends at the store and one said, "I have a sneaking suspicion that Laura is always happy." While I feel that I am mostly happy, I do have those bummer days. But most of the time I really can't think of a good reason to be personally unhappy. That doesn't mean I see rainbows, hear birds chirping and dream of unicorns and puppies all day.
But my theory is that there is no use complaining about a situation I can't control or complain about something unless I back it with a solution.
My kids know this about me because it is something I ask of them. I remind them that they are intelligent people; God gave them creative minds so "use it and get back to me" I say, when they have a conflict with each other or with any other concerns of theirs. And they do most of the time. It's not always without some whining but they eventually get there. Some of their solutions to problems are truly amazing. Hopefully through those opportunities they learn to see their own strengths and become problem solvers and help others see their own strengths too.
So if this is something you are thinking about whether for yourself or others, or if you are like me and feel yourself becoming stressed, remember this week's Wednesday quote:
"The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution."
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Have a good day!
