Life from an Older Perspective
8 Mar
Recently I have been pondering my parenting as well as the parenting that I received. I hope you will enjoy my perspective on life.
Thoughts on Life from an Older Perspective
(a thank you to our parents)
When I was a child, I thought that when someone made me a promise, it would happen.
When I was a youth, I thought that when someone made me a promise, they must be trying to trick me.
Now that I am older, I realize that sometimes when someone makes a promise, they are trying to protect someone they love.
When I was a child, I did not think through the consequences of actions.
When I was a youth, I thought through all scenarios of consequences only from my perspective.
Now that I am older, I realize that there are two sides to every story, and mine may not be the best one.
When I was a child, I thought good parenting was physical presence.
When I was a youth, I thought good parenting was listening to my side of the story.
Now that I am older, I realize that it is both and more.
When I was a child, I thought that love meant hugs and kisses.
When I was a youth, I did not think that love really existed.
Now that I am older, I realize that love is looking out for someone else’s needs above my own.
When I was a child, I thought that family was people that lived in your house.
When I was a youth, I dreamed of the family that I wished I had.
Now that I am older, I realize that you create the family you have, and love the family you are given.
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