During moments fraught with conflict
Mutual respect, clarity and patience are key to
Reconciling clashing needs
When mutually respectful conflict resolution with those you love
Remains beyond reach, focus on the importance of
Modifying your voice tones, body language and choice of words
Though we can't change anyone's attitude for the better except our own ...
Insight into deeper truth suggests that
One positive change leads to another, over time ...
When respectful conflict resolution with loved ones is your long range goal
Common sense says: Minimize your defensive reactions by remembering to
Monitor your voice tones and body language while choosing words with care
Needless to say, concentrating on self awareness and self control in hopes of
Influencing change for the better, during the heat of conflict
Proves quite a feat ... Forever!
Though practicing self awareness does not perfect self control
Working respectfully to achieve heartfelt goals amongst several generations
Proves worth our time, effort, energy and commitment
While teaching my sons to share toys and resolve their conflicts, respectfully
I learned quite a lot about my need to monitor my reactions if
I aimed to maintain emotional control over myself!
As character traits shape up during childhood, here is why
It's important to hone self confident, cooperative attitudes at home:
Family friendships strengthen, and we take our attitudes wherever we go
As you and I adventure through each stage of my family's three ring circus
You'll see why this Pied Piper felt inspired to model positivity and
Personal growth for my sons—each of whom absorbed many of my better traits ...
Three wild and crazy guys Circa 1977
Celebrating Grandma and Grandpa's 70th birhdays circa 1982
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