It’s a common assumption, and a misconception, that if we adults donate to our children so much of our lives…our love, time, energy, and money, that we somehow “own” more of our kids, or we have dibs on what they will eventually produce. We do not. Some of us even will assume that our childrenContinue reading “Our children are “on loan” to us parents (and to other adults) so that we can teach, protect, and provide for them until they’re able to take over these responsibilities.”
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Being open to people and showing them kindness and support does not mean that these others will abuse you or your kindness.
“You will never say or do anything to turn me against you or change my perception of you as a worthy person.”(All of us deserve to have heard this truth from our parents.) Charles Tadros, M.D. September 21, 2022 Saint Louis, Missouri
WHAT OUR PARENTS DID NOT KNOW OR NEVER TOLD US, EVEN IF WE WERE WILLING TO LISTEN…
Still make and follow plans, even if absolutely nothing will work out. Having a purpose, goals, as well as making an effort and progress toward these goals, are the essence of what fills our days. Love, acceptance, forgiveness, patience, fairness, justice, communication, curiosity, understanding, work, learning, teaching, relationships, health, and spirituality are the foundation forContinue reading “WHAT OUR PARENTS DID NOT KNOW OR NEVER TOLD US, EVEN IF WE WERE WILLING TO LISTEN…”