Karen Buxcel

Meredith wrote:

Persistent positivity!
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I can't thank you enough, Meredith, for reminding me of this simple but
hugely powerful little gem! I used to have it down, firmly and certainly.
It wasn't until I read those words, and the post that followed that I
realized it's faded so much. Don't ask me why, I can't say except that I
probably got out of the 'habit' of focusing on the positive, and once you're
in a different rut, you stay there until someone shoves you out. I do
believe my tires are on higher ground now! :) Thanks for the push!


Meredith wrote:
I don't vent about my kids to friends or extended family -
although my partner and I vent to each other from time to time.
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This was something else that really stood out to me. That truth that we are
human beings and our kids just might cause us a little stress sometimes and
it's ok to vent (to someone safe). I often feel that because I'm choosing
to unschool the boys, I just better shut the hell up and enjoy every second
of it, and if I don't, what's wrong with me and what am I doing wrong?
Then, right back down I go into that deep dark rut, because of my own
self-judgements. Staying in touch with my confidence (even on hard days)
and staying positive (even on the hard days) will allow me to get off of my
own back.

And I love your solution, writing out what's bugging you, and then editing
all those things away. I'm going to try that!

Thanks so much for the conversation!!

Be Well,
Karen

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http://www.thewildtribe.blogspot.com

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will
meet you there." Rumi


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