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#56: How To Diffuse A Stormy Household
Warning: You’re about to get a glimpse into my imperfect, real life.
We were just coming off of an extremely trying week: I had to spend extra time at work, and Loretta had to deal with all three of our kids being sick all week.
Have you ever felt this way?
We were tired and hungry; stressed out and grumpy. When you’re in that mindset, it’s hard to think clearly, let alone compassionately.
There’s different ways to respond when you’re in that mindset:
Thankfully, that’s not the route we took.
It came together at the table
We ended up cooking a meal together, and sitting down to eat. Together. With no distractions.
There is was, did you catch it?
Sitting down. Together. No distractions. All present. Focused on each other.
And it was exactly what we all needed
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By Philip Devine: Empowering Men to Lead Their FamiliesWarning: You’re about to get a glimpse into my imperfect, real life.
We were just coming off of an extremely trying week: I had to spend extra time at work, and Loretta had to deal with all three of our kids being sick all week.
Have you ever felt this way?
We were tired and hungry; stressed out and grumpy. When you’re in that mindset, it’s hard to think clearly, let alone compassionately.
There’s different ways to respond when you’re in that mindset:
Thankfully, that’s not the route we took.
It came together at the table
We ended up cooking a meal together, and sitting down to eat. Together. With no distractions.
There is was, did you catch it?
Sitting down. Together. No distractions. All present. Focused on each other.
And it was exactly what we all needed
Show Resources