Don't we all want our children to become confident and humble human beings? For years I hung a magnet of “100 Ways to Praise Your Child” on the front of my refrigerator. Until one day I decided to toss it in the trash because it was doing more damage than good. Although the intentions were admirable, it fell short of helping me cultivate a balance between confidence and humility. Like most parents, I wanted my children to develop a strong sense of who they were regardless of whether they succeeded or failed. And by focusing on praising them for every accomplishment, I was placing too much emphasis on the reward and not enough on the process. It's in the process, not the reward where refining and character building takes place. Even when the process includes failure and Continue Reading
When You Feel Like an Imposter
Imposter! The label rang loud and clear through my brain, and in its heels, what quickly followed were declarations that sent my spirit spiraling. I shouldn’t be here. I’m not qualified. I don’t deserve this. They are going to find me out. It’s going to all go south. I’m an imposter! For several months, the sabotaging missiles bombarded my thoughts and emotions faster than the saner side of my mind could process. Have you ever felt like an imposter? Many of us have at one time or another. And the thoughts that contribute are very real and equally destructive. Join me over at Searching for Moments where I share my story of battling self-imposed labels and breaking free to realize the joy of being chosen and worthy! Because we can all stand tall Continue Reading