I am always on the look out for great ideas to help on a day to day basis. I heard part of this idea before but I didn't understand how it worked in a family situation. Jana explains the concept with a great example from her family.
http://janasthinkingplace.com/2010/12/thorns-roses-and-rosebuds/
Thanks Jana for sharing your style and words that make this a workable part of living. My kids have left home but I think I can use this to evaluate my own day. It seems on the darkest days there is a bit of brightness and on the happiest days there will be a bit of frustration. Acknowledging both allows me to have a better accounting of my day. The rosebuds is an addition I hadn't heard before. I like that part because it brings to mind those things that I am looking forward to doing. Over all it will be an amazing way to keep in touch with what I feel about each day.
I love the quote, "We can mourn because Rose bushes have Thorns, or rejoice because Thorn bushes have Roses." I saw one quote place that attributed this to Pres. Lincoln. I had this as a poster up in my room when I was a teenager.
Thank you to everyone that reads my blog and a special thanks to those that encourage me to keep going. Hope everyone enjoys a Happy New Year and an Awesome 2011.
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