Love every word of this - we spend so much time trying to do life right- only to realize we weren’t being true to ourselves and that we do have Valid points and suggests about life that deserve to be heard with the same respect we give to others! I was just talking to two of the kids talking about how people feel like they can give advice because they have been “there” and it is perfectly fine to give the advice - But it’s the response back we give that is the most important- I told them to find something that works well for them- something along of the lines of - Well that is interesting - or that had not occurred to me - or thanks for sharing I’ll have to give that some thought- It gives the offerer validation of being heard but by no means does it mean you Have to take and use the advice - but ponder for yourself the advice and if it would make your life better or not!
It’s such a wonderful journey- lonely at times - but wonderful looking back and seeing where we came from and how far we have come!!
Love every word of this - we spend so much time trying to do life right- only to realize we weren’t being true to ourselves and that we do have Valid points and suggests about life that deserve to be heard with the same respect we give to others! I was just talking to two of the kids talking about how people feel like they can give advice because they have been “there” and it is perfectly fine to give the advice - But it’s the response back we give that is the most important- I told them to find something that works well for them- something along of the lines of - Well that is interesting - or that had not occurred to me - or thanks for sharing I’ll have to give that some thought- It gives the offerer validation of being heard but by no means does it mean you Have to take and use the advice - but ponder for yourself the advice and if it would make your life better or not!
It’s such a wonderful journey- lonely at times - but wonderful looking back and seeing where we came from and how far we have come!!
Thank you for reading and taking the time to let me know you did, Sue. I really appreciate it.