My older daughter Anja just had an importan competition last weekend – swimming nationals. Although she didn’t expect much (or that’s what I thought) because of her knee injury, she was very excited, but nervous.
At her first event she totally blew it. She jumped in the water way too soon, so she didn’t even continue swimming. She was so disappointed. Because she expected to get a medal… So much for not expecting much:)
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.Oren Arnold
The last month of the year just started. It’s filled with expectations for something new, better, bigger. But too often we got caught in the shopping frenzy, being bombarded by all the sales and special offers and promotions. And being stressed out by the pressure from our kids, family and friends to buy that perfect gift, to fulfill their biggest wish. Not to mention the preparation and cooking for the Christmas and New Year Eve.
Why don’t you make it peaceful and calmer this year?
Can you imagine what they are? No, I don’t mean cursing or calling him names. Those words that I have in mind are actually really polite, can be even nice and well-meaning, but they are deadly.
They will not kill your child, of course, but they will kill his ambition, his dreams and his motivation. And those are the things that we as a parents need to empower. What would happen to your child, when he grows up and find himself in the life with no future, no motivation, no inspiration and nothing to look after? He might just be dead as well.
And what are those 3 words?
I often write and talk about the time we spend with our children. And how we should set aside as much time as possible to be with kids and enjoy quality time together. And it is important! But what about your time? Do you spend enough time with yourself?
Look at your typical day. If you are anything like me, your day is filled with errands, house-keeping (well, at least I don’t do the cleaning), driving the kids around from one activity to another, doing business… And if that’s not enough Anja has competitions on Saturdays and Tina is having her riding lessons on Sundays.
We, the parents are so busy and overwhelmed with the things we have to do and they just can’t wait.
But do you sacrifice your time for it? Are the needs of others always before yours? And do you feel guilty if you let your family members to be on their own?
* the name Zdravko means someone who heals:) (and Medved means the bear)
Few months ago, new teddy bear stepped into our homes. While working with EFT and the Medved Zdravko non-profit organization, it was time to get our own Tappy Bears. The kids love them and even I like to cuddle one. And because I promised Tina to make a “real” interview with her about our new toy, here it is (unedited and as it happened):
Alenka: Tina, tell us a litle bit about yourself.
Tina: I am 10 years old and I love nature and animals. I attend 5th class. I also have one sister and two bunnies.
Alenka: You are here today with me, because I know you have a very special toy, named Tappy Bear. How did you hear about it?
Tina: My mum told me about it. It helps children if they are scared or hurt.
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