Because I recognize that the Creator made each of us unique for a purpose, I let go of the desire to change my family.
I see the beauty in each one of them and love and respect them as they are.
I let go of the tendency to view my children as pawns, put on Earth for my personal happiness and fulfilment.
Instead, I recognize that they are a trust from Above and that they have been loaned to me for a brief time while they develop into their purpose.
While it’s true that loving them and watching them grow brings me great joy, they are not the source of my happiness.
I have a purpose that includes them but extends far beyond them.
They, too, have a purpose that extends beyond me.
I let go of the wish to bend them to meet my desires, knowing that doing so would minimize their potential.
I love them so much that I can release them to find and to be their own best selves.
The same holds true for my spouse.
After years of sharing a roof (a table, a bed, a bank account…), it is easy to forget the appeal of this person I chose to be my partner.
I remind myself, often and consciously, of the qualities that drew me to this person in the first place.
While I value communication and recognize the importance of addressing issues in a kind and timely manner, I focus on finding solutions that accommodate my spouse’s natural character.
This focus is important to me because I recognize and respect the value of that which God created.
How do you show you value your family as they are?
How do you remind yourself of those qualities which drew you to your spouse?
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