Is Someday Going To Be Your Best Day?

Here's a short post that's long on substance, "Is Someday Going To Be Your Best Day", by Barry at Single Dad Life. Some key points in summary:

  • If you're convinced that someday is going to be your best day, you won't put enough into today, or get enough out of it.
  • Live with an Attitude of Gratitude. If you remind yourself daily to appreciate what you have and be thankful, life can be abundant.
  • Giving without expecting anything in return. The ultimate and most meaningful gift.

What's particularly meaningful during the holiday season is the concept of giving without expecting anything in return. We've generally been marketed to and conditioned since childhood to expect something back. Would you feel funny if you gave and didn't get? Is the act of giving enough to fill your emotional gas tank? I say yes, I think you'll find your gas tank to be quite full if you do so. How are you giving?  Better still, how are you showing a kid the importance of giving?

Be sure to make today your best day, give and give again, and be thankful for the opportunity to do so.  That's not too hard to remember at all.  Have a safe and happy holiday season.

 

 

The Number One Rule To Enjoying Your Kids More - Zenfamilyhabits

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For you parents and non-parents alike, here is a gentle reminder on how to make the best of time spent with kids. Yes, you don't necessarily have to be a parent to benefit from this read. The number one rule is "slow down", which I can say will require continued practice on my part. A friend recently told me about being on family vacation and how enjoyable it turned out to be because he was completely disconnnected from the Web and his Blackberry. Kudos to him for cutting the cord & being in the present. Make it a goal to follow his example, now!

The Number One Rule To Enjoying Your Kids More - Zenfamilyhabits