“This year, when I’m right, I’ll…”

Parents are right most of the time. Actually, let me rephrase that: Parents are right, A LOT! And when you’re right, which variation of the following do you say?: 1. “See! I told you..” 2. “If only you’d listen…” 3. “You think you know everything…” What’s more is that when we’re right, our tone of voice changes; it gets sort of “commanding,” if you will. I used to purse my lips, fold my arms, pop my eyes, and move my eyebrows up and down with my, “I told you so..” face. What is it about being right that makes us God-like? When we are right, we feel we have the right to condemn and shun others, like Cinderella’s evil stepsisters. I noticed that when I was right, my God complex lasted a while and sometimes even a few hours. One fine day, I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer, Father of Motivation, say, “Practice being kind, especially when you’re right.” Then I had to put it into practice! I decided that when I was right, I would make a conscious effort to be kind, FIRST. It didn’t happen right away and I slipped a few times. But eventually, it became a habit. The Conclusion: Because of it, I am a kinder person overall! I must be right a lot!  Just kidding. Seriously, make this your mantra and you’ll get introduced to a kinder version of you like I did! Besides, your kids will love it and you can encourage them to follow as well! Kids see, kids do!


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Published on August 22, 2014 16:00
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