Its interesting how I break down following my goal; physical stuff, mon-fri (plus open training sat.). Mental goals, weekends. I've tried to make sure sunday is a full day of rest from all my planned physical activities (yes,even pushups!) and believe me, my body appreciates it! And I find it leaves me time to work on the other goals in the lineup, like reading, or drawing. My reading has been very interesting lately, and has really focused my thoughts on gratitude, people and life in general.
Case in point; we had a discussion both on kwoon talk and on sat, about the random acts of kindness; what were we counting, what did each of us consider an act of kindness. I've started including some of the things I do around the house....with guidelines. I've noticed that if I decide to do something, like the dishes, it has to be done without complaining and with a grateful heart that I can do this small thing for my family. Now dishes doesnt normally have this effect; quite the opposite usually. And I do still expect my kids to do them too. But when I can find contentment, even joy in the little things I do for another, its a real shift in my attitude. How many times have I helped a stranger but not been even a little willing to help those I profess to love the most? Why do they get the short end of the stick, to steal a quote? I confess I dont know how I allowed myself to get lazy this way; although I do see it alot in other families that doesnt excuse it. I hope I can make this a permanent change, and that in turn, my children will be trained by example, on how to treat their future families too. A simple change, but yet with potential to be very far reaching
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