Good Morning Blogfam!
When a person is really interested in doing something they won't need much convincing for them to do it. Speaking from personal experience, I can say that I notice a difference in my excitement level when it comes to doing something that I really want to do and something I don't want to do. I feel that a lot of people have trouble being able to gage the interest level of people so they find themselves wasting valuable time trying to persuade them to do certain things. It's very important to be able to determine whether a person is truly interested or if they are doing it out of pressure or obligation.
The reason why this comes to mind is because I was thinking yesterday about how I always find myself trying to reach out to my children's fathers to basically invite them in their kids life on the level that would be sufficient for the children and others involved. Parenting is extremely hard work, especially when you want the best for your children. I'm not talking about material things because to me that's not necessarily what I classify as the "best". As a mother I feel proud when I can sit at a play and watch my daughter sing, I feel proud when I know every teacher and they know me, I feel proud when I see them wake up, I feel proud when I see the people they are becoming, and I feel proud to be their mother. Granted, parents learn lessons every day and there will be situations that take place that prevent us from doing all we can but there is always something you can do to remain relevant in your children's lives and contribute to their happiness.
CandyNote: In the battle of Contentment vs. Convincing, contentment will always win because no matter how much you talk people won't change if they are comfortable with their situation.
Candy Girl
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friends First
Good Morning Blogfam!
There are so many possible factors to take into consideration when deciding what's important to you when it comes to your relationship. A few of the common factors are love, respect, honesty, loyalty, and the list goes on and on. I have come to realize that the most important factor to take into consideration is "Do I like this person?" and "Is this person my FRIEND?" In order for a relationship to be successful, its extremely important that the person is your friend first and i'll tell you why.
A major part of being a friend is having love, respect, honesty, and loyalty towards that person that you classify as such. If you don't consider your partner your friend, than what else could they possibly be? Associate? This is very possibly but the only thing about associates is anybody can be one and there is usually no solid connection to that person. If a successful relationship is what you're looking for then make sure that person is your friend first. Friends tend to stay in your life when everyone else runs out, friends have your back through thick and thin, and friends will give it to you straight where it comes from a place of love and compassion. All of those things are important when you're in a relationship because you want to know that you can trust the person you're with to be there through anything.
Relationships aren't easy and they definitely require a great deal of patience, understanding, and dedication. It seems to be a lot of people who aren't willing to contribute their fair share to their relationship and then are confused when things don't work out for the best.
CandyNote: Friendship is a special kind of love that serves as the catapult and foundation for all the other kind of love that exists.
There are so many possible factors to take into consideration when deciding what's important to you when it comes to your relationship. A few of the common factors are love, respect, honesty, loyalty, and the list goes on and on. I have come to realize that the most important factor to take into consideration is "Do I like this person?" and "Is this person my FRIEND?" In order for a relationship to be successful, its extremely important that the person is your friend first and i'll tell you why.
A major part of being a friend is having love, respect, honesty, and loyalty towards that person that you classify as such. If you don't consider your partner your friend, than what else could they possibly be? Associate? This is very possibly but the only thing about associates is anybody can be one and there is usually no solid connection to that person. If a successful relationship is what you're looking for then make sure that person is your friend first. Friends tend to stay in your life when everyone else runs out, friends have your back through thick and thin, and friends will give it to you straight where it comes from a place of love and compassion. All of those things are important when you're in a relationship because you want to know that you can trust the person you're with to be there through anything.
Relationships aren't easy and they definitely require a great deal of patience, understanding, and dedication. It seems to be a lot of people who aren't willing to contribute their fair share to their relationship and then are confused when things don't work out for the best.
CandyNote: Friendship is a special kind of love that serves as the catapult and foundation for all the other kind of love that exists.
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