Motivational Monday

Sometimes I am not able to accomplish as much as I would like to, & that is okay. I really wanted some personal time last weekend, but Julia needed me, so I chose to spend my time with her.
It was so worth while. When I apply patience, I have peace.
When I am patient I have all the time in the world to spend with my child. Today I am motivated to learn to be more patient everyday. I love the message of this poem.

If I had my child to raise over again,

I'd finger paint more & point the finger less.

I'd do less correcting & more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch, & watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less & know to care more.

I'd take more hikes & fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious, & seriously play.

I'd run through more fields & gaze at more stars.

I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

I would be firm less often, & affirm much more.

I'd build self-esteem first, & the house later.

I'd teach less about the love of power,

& more about the power of love.

---Diane Loomans