I hope you enjoy the excerpts below from a recent LA Times interview with Shirley Maclaine; actress, author, and spiritual seeker. This struck a chord with me because I get tired of dealing with other people's BS and my own BS too. Gee, who doesn't?
"... If anything interferes with my inner peace, I will walk away. Arguments with family members. All that stuff. None of it matters. Before, I would try to understand or win the argument.
(Interviewer) Are you getting smarter as you get older?
No. I'm getting tired."
Also, I am going to participate in "Perfect Moment Mondays" whose purpose is to share a moment that brought peace and joy. I am fortunate enough to have two moments to share this Monday. The first was a bad situation turned very sweet. About a week ago, while the boys were getting ready for school, it got very tense with my 13 y/o. He left the house in a huff with the accompanying slamming of doors and pouting face. I hate starting the day (or finishing it that way, or anything in between for that matter) with negativity for both us and was sad that's the way it was. Two minutes later, my son came back to say he was sorry and he wanted a Hug. That was special, especially at this age, where it's All About Them. Really cool.
The next perfect moment happened yesterday when we went boating on Lake Piru in Ventura County with our dear friends and neighbors. (In of itself, multiple perfect moments.) We were cruising around the lake looking for fishing spots when we came upon two Golden Eagles. One was perched on a rise 30 yards from us and the other was riding the thermals along the shoreline. Truly breathtaking. I will post pictures later this week.
Thank you so much for letting me share these things that remind me of how blessed I am and that all is not lost when it comes to parenting a teen and preteen. I noticed that perfect moments seem easier to find once I started looking.
I send my best to you and may your cup runneth over with perfect moments to sustain you.
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7 comments:
Excellent story about your son! I always try to impress that in our family we must make up before leaving each other for the day or going to bed, etc. It's just so hard to leave things unfinished and mad. Life is too short to do that. Kudos to your DS for learning that at such a young age. If he didn't I'm sure it would've bothered him all day. It would me!
Thanks for the perfect moments. I sure can use them today!
What a grand idea, Martha. We spend way too much time focussing on negative things. I love the story of your son. You've got a wise young man there.
Luv,
RAxx
I love that you're part of Perfect Moment Mondays! The one about your 13yo was especially heartwarming to read.
Ahhhh.... love the hug from the 13yr old!
Just wanted to say hello, and I enjoyed reading your moments!!!
What a great post! Thanks for sharing your perfect moments.
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