When we are children, we feel like every moment is the most important moment to ever happen in our lives. We perceive every experience as if it is our only opportunity to ever have that experience. We do not want to miss anything because we have this idea that whatever is happening will never happen … Continue reading Moments Passing
When your children get on your nerves, before you react, pause, take a breath, and try to imagine it is the last time they will ever do so. When they talk too much or talk back to you… When they nag or hassle you… When they fight with you or with each other… When they … Continue reading The Last Moment Like This
One of the most powerful and long-lasting lessons of my childhood came from being required to do chores around the house before being allowed to go outside to play with my friends. As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to be kind, decent, and successful. And, we want to provide … Continue reading The Lessons Of Youth
Being around is not the same as being present. Love, if it is not some hollow sentiment, is inextricably tied to duty. Love is a promise that requires action in order to be demonstrated, proven, and fulfilled. Love’s claim is a debt owed. It is a pledge of time, both in quantity and quality. It … Continue reading Loving Action (Father’s Day)
What would I have missed if I was not willing to pay attention? A few nights ago, as I was writing, my daughter walked past me to go to the bathroom. Less than a minute later, she came back and told me that the house was too dark and she was scared to go to … Continue reading Love is a Request Undenied
