tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541254253569765170.post2486789198715237599..comments2023-05-20T06:12:44.748-07:00Comments on Children are worth it!: Wishing only wounds the heartoverlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541254253569765170.post-42160878249003366862010-11-01T08:55:01.563-07:002010-11-01T08:55:01.563-07:00I identify with the title of this article and bele...I identify with the title of this article and beleive it is true. Wishing only wounds the heart. If our thoughts had a filing system "wishing" might fall into the "Helplessness" category if we're not careful. It's essential to have dreams and goals that are beyond ourselves to make us stretch, but the kind of wishing that makes us a victim of circumstances will only cause us grief. I really like Stephen Covey's idea of the "Circle of Influence" - basically that there are things we have influence over and things that we don't, and recognizing it can help us to let go of our unhealthy wishing, but also can help us to realize what is within our power to change or influence, which can be empowering. Gratitude is the greatest help for me to realize the beauty of today. Focussing on relationships is another one. Another help is having worthwhile goals, projects, and happy activities to look forward to, ways to better myself and and help my family, which keeps me focussed on how today is essential because tomorrow comes so soon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186988574545371329noreply@blogger.com