The Zen of Rejection
Often our kids act their worst when we doing our best. This can hurt our parental feelings or even make us bitter, which can make us lose our cool. This post lays out ways to find Zen even in moments of rejection.
Play Catch – not Hardball – with your Loved One’s Emotions
Our emotions are like baseballs that we hope other people catch. Sometimes we throw them hard at people, “You suck! You’re fired!” Sometimes we throw them soft, “I had the worst day. Rub my feet???” Sometimes we throw them like a knuckle ball, and no one sees where they’re going.a