Poem: Life is a meal
By Pasqual Torres

It starts with something small just to appetize you.
And then come the main course that fulls you up.
And in the end is the sweet stuff with a cherry on top.
Sometimes if it isn't prepare right it can make you sick.
But if you pay close attention and do it right you will finish with a smile on your face and keep coming back for more.
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Renewed Youth

By examining our children we can take an honest look at our own childhood. We see our emotional sensitivity. We see what we didn't get from our parents. And most importantly we can create a new dynamic with our children when we see what we wish we had and not repeat the issues our parents had with us. I know we can't change the past but by reflecting on it we can revision our memory of it and give new direction to our present experience. This may mean seeing stories we told ourselves about our parents and letting go of anger we may have had or shame in something we felt. This is so important to our continued growth because we can't move forward without resolving old issues. And in the end our children benefit as much as we do.

Balance

We can tell our children anything we want. Its an old style of teaching called do as I say or because I said so. But are we discrediting them for not instead teaching by example? Instead of asking your child to calm down. Instead approach them in a calm manner and show them that an honest discussion will result in quicker solutions. Your job as parent is to guide you child into becoming an adult. You can do this by sharing stories from your life an tell them how a choice you made work for the better or worse. This still allows them free will and it helps them think for themselves. Attempts to tell them the way it is or control them will always backfire but showing them usually work out. If you live a balanced life of loving yourselves, your children and being a role model as a working person or in your community you will have a fulfilled life and you children will be amazed by your joy. They will seek out the secret to your happiness. Being yourself and focusing on your own issue will also be a great exercise for yourself and lead to a better relationship with you and with your children.
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