tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post3518990399532804502..comments2024-02-25T07:27:59.560-07:00Comments on Nourished and Nurtured: Maintaining Spirituality In the Midst of Everyday Parenting, Marriage, and LifeSarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348347054374584427noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-66116093137969425992011-09-01T16:24:57.943-06:002011-09-01T16:24:57.943-06:00I love how you said you don't need to voice th...I love how you said you don't need to voice those things. It is so counter to the voices I heard in my childhood, but so true. It nourishes relationships too when you stay away from speaking out.Sarah Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-32929930283553065962011-07-13T14:57:00.094-06:002011-07-13T14:57:00.094-06:00Yes, yes, yes! Parenting--as with every relations...Yes, yes, yes! Parenting--as with every relationship--is always all about choices. I get so sad when I hear people (especially parents) say things like "That's just how I am" after choosing an action or words that hurt or offend or cause tension and discord. We ALL are capable of questioning ourselves and our actions and making choices to use words and actions that heal and connect.<br /><br />I love how you've talked about COMPASSION. It is one of the most important themes in our family and I am working on being a more compassionate person in all aspects of my life.Patti @ Jazzy Mamahttp://www.angelbabyjazzymama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-42921912160722192572011-07-13T02:17:47.228-06:002011-07-13T02:17:47.228-06:00That's such a beautiful and meaningful post — ...That's such a beautiful and meaningful post — and exactly what I needed to read just now. We've had a hard day here with a lot of tantrums (some even from my child…), and I need to think about forgiveness, of him, of me. Thanks for the reminder!Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-83819538196373115422011-07-12T10:23:23.410-06:002011-07-12T10:23:23.410-06:00Isn't is amazing how He uses our kids to refin...Isn't is amazing how He uses our kids to refine us? Every time I'm at my wit's end, my husband looks at me and grins "character development" and all I want to do is roll my eyes. But it's so true!! There is a space between the stimulus and our response, and in that space I have the ability to tap into the Holy Spirit and respond how He would want me to - lovingly, compassionately, slow to anger. Rather than my snap instinct, which is impatience, snark, etc... All things that need to be refined out of me!Rosemaryhttp://her.joshandrosemary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-39720260113716160482011-07-12T06:53:36.031-06:002011-07-12T06:53:36.031-06:00This message (albeit from a slightly different, mo...This message (albeit from a slightly different, more pagan, angle) is the kind of thing I preach on a regular basis - to friends, acquaintances and peeps who read my blog. But in real life it's a challenge! Being there, in the moment, when things are crazy and you want to jump ship and you feel the need to be YOU for a moment (like right now I'm trying to type this quickly whilst baby is wailing for her nap!) - it's hard to remember to stay focused. <br /><br />It has to be a very conscious choice, to keep yourself centred, focused, whatever terminology you want to use. And it has to be a daily ritual, where you tune into yourself and ensure you allot some real meditation time so you are able to give of yourself without qualm or quibble, safe in the knowledge you won't shatter into a thousand pieces in doing so!earthlytreasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247034421266467240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-84770929594707078142011-07-12T05:50:26.843-06:002011-07-12T05:50:26.843-06:00And - oops! I posted my comment on the wrong post ...And - oops! I posted my comment on the wrong post - obviously the above should go on the babywearing post ;) <br /><br />To this I say - Such wise words about choice - it is something I am constantly working on, choosing to focus on understanding and loving, not focusing on my own reactions. I'll be doing a book discussion through Code Name: Mama in August on Nonviolent Communication - you would probably enjoy the book!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313009931298256746.post-12255242187202014632011-07-12T05:42:31.403-06:002011-07-12T05:42:31.403-06:00I am 20 wks pregnant, and we are just reaching the...I am 20 wks pregnant, and we are just reaching the point where it is uncomfortable for me to wear my 3.5 yr old. Part of the problem could be that he is 35-36 lbs, but it really wasn't hard to carry him in the Ergo pre-pregnancy. It will be hard to give up that part of our relationship (until I'm able to wear him again, if he so desires), but I am SO looking forward to wrapping up the newborn in our trusty Moby!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.com