Listening to other people and the problems they are facing have caused me to really think about what I'm saying to help them. Am I saying that I know how they feel when I dont, am I offering advice they dont want or am I just listening when they want confirmation or understanding? I never really know what to say, but I think first before talking about myself, I ask questions to try and find out what they want.
One thing I have learnt in all this is that you cant always 'fix' your circumstance, but its how you handle your thoughts and actions during that time that determines how much or how little you grow and learn.
My circumstances havent changed but I am no longer feeling helpless and angry. I am holding onto a dream and believing we will get there. If I focus on the circumstance I lose hope and feel lost, when I put all my energy in the future I feel hopeful, empowered and positive.
Now all I need to do is convince those around me to take on a new perspective and live in the power and grace of God to change the mindset of his people! Its a difficult goal but I know I must for those we love.
I have learnt so now I must teach.
The highs and lows of a wife and mother trying to find her place in the world
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