As I am writing this. I can’t help but yawn. It has been a long day for me. It is winding down. I would like to go take a nap. I got up early, worked, ran errands at lunch, worked some more, and then had a meeting after work.

I was supposed to meet other people. Now, I realize what happened. I did not prepare for it as I should have. It was a really important time. I feel let down. I am trying to look at this as a learning experience.

I will not let it get me down. There are so many good things that came out of this experience. My daughter and I had a chance to talk. She remembered an event we went to, and she began asking me questions. She wanted to know if I could have any pet, what kind would I want. I told her it would be a horse. She corrected me and advised that it should be a pony. I wonder why. She also asked me if I would like a really big swan or a goose. I advised her that I would like the goose. She laughed at me. I think she meant something else by it. Nothing to yawn about.

On my desk is a little marque sign that lights up. It reads “Be Bold.” I am going to be bold. I started my first live meet up. This is definitely something that takes me way outside of my comfort zone. I am frankly a little freaked out. I hope all goes well. There has been something that has been on my mind for quite some time. I think I can help other people. I have a message for them.

I have had something on my heart. I wanted to share it. I worked hard on trying to come up with what my purpose is. I can have more than one purpose in life. I know the importance of being bold when it comes to my kids.

Having courage is a key ingredient in success. Being bold is another way to remind myself that I need to have courage. I want to be a great example. I know they will remember the bold moves. They will be amazed at what boldness can accomplish. It has to be over time. They will light up when they realize that they can be bold, too. That they can accomplish what they want with a little boldness every day. Maybe they will have their own Meetup one day.

Did you ever try to unravel a tangled necklace? Do you have the patience to unravel a necklace? Do you really want to take the time to unravel the necklace? Some problems can be complex. Some problems can be simple. Unraveling a tangled necklace is not fun. Trying to unravel a necklace with multiple chains is even less fun.  Something like that takes time to unravel.  It requires a great deal of patience.

Not getting involved in some activities or issues can be difficult when you may be tangled up in it. Saying something to someone may be necessary. When children are tangled up in something that is difficult it can be heart breaking.

What do you do when a child is sick? What do you do when a child is hurting? What do you do when a child has messed up?

I am suddenly feeling a sense of complete empathy. There are some parents who have no idea what they are doing to their kids. Some kids witness their parents bad behavior or habits and the children pick up on it.  Some parents may not realize that their kids are picking up on the clues that the parents are tangled up in.

Today, you can start over. Today, you can work on whatever you need to. Today is the time to start that project. Today, is the day to get rid of old stuff cluttering your life. Today, is the day to start with a clean slate.

Instead of worrying about what I want to accomplish. I can take action. I can get it done. I can start on a project. I can get rid of clutter. I can do the task that needs to be completed. I can start with a clean slate today.

Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not in a month. I have to take action, right now. There are little things that I can do every day to move in the direction of my goals. The little steps add up. If I have a clear intention, I can come up with a plan, right now. I can get it done. I can achieve, what I set out to do.

All I need to do is take care of what needs to be cleared, either mentally, physically, spiritually, or emotionally. Then I have a clean space to work from. This is key with parenting. I think kids are resilient and are good forgiving today. You can have a clean conscious, that your kids will be amazing.

Are there moments that you wish you could fast forward? Are there moments you wish you did not go through? Are there moments that you are in a state of panic? Are there moments that you feel fear, because you don’t know what the outcome will be?

You may feel so scared that you are in a state of fright, almost paralyzing. I had to go through something I wish no one else goes through. I am talking about waiting for a judgement to be passed down on you. You don’t know how it is going to go. You hope that whoever is deciding something for you will be fair. You know you have no control over the outcome.

There is so much uncertainty. You can only control your thoughts, feelings, attitude, and action. There may be some things that are way beyond your control. You have to let go of having control over every aspect of your life. It is not possible to control every aspect of your life. You can only have faith that the feelings that arise will pass. The situation will pass and that you can move forward. You can control your actions to avoid arresting your entire life.

Have you ever wanted to do something different? Have you ever wanted to try something new? Have you ever done something that is totally outside of your normal routine? Have you ever done anything that scares you?

I did today and maybe most days. I had a make over today. It was totally intimidating. I just wanted to do something different. I did it. I was nervous. It sounds so silly. I was in a rut. I wanted to make a change. In the end it was fun.

I had my photograph taken. It was something I have never done after a make over. This was a private affair. It was one photographer and me. Why am I sharing this? I hope I inspire you to do something different. I hope you do something different. I hope you do something outside of your normal routine. I hope you do something that scares you.

Why would I want you to do that? I know it is the only time when I feel alive. I know that pushing the boundaries and stretching myself is the only way to grow. I want to be the example for my kids. I know they may stumble upon this someday. I may be gone in a flash. They will have the essence of who I was. They will know what I wanted them to do.

So often we try to make everything balance. We want our lives to have a little of everything. I hear from some that there is no such thing as a perfectly balanced life. There are times when you have to let go of some things to take care of other priorities.

I am taking time off of work to handle some issues that have come up. It is important for me to spend time with my family right now. There are other projects that I could work on. I choose to focus on a couple of items, right now. I know I will not be able to handle all of the things that I want to accomplish at once.

I have lists. If the items don’t get completed, it does not matter. If I don’t get to it. It may not be as high a priority. I can let it go. If I can pick up after a time, then I do. My kids are still young, and they are a priority right now.

I am still engaged in the activities that I need to be engaged in. I have let some things go. There are layers  to a collage. Life is like a collage project. I am helping my daughter create one. I am hoping this will be a great memory for her.

The importance of keeping a journal is stressed over and over. Having a journal of precious memories or writing down what I want is something that has eluded me. I like to keep an online journal here. My deepest thoughts are shared.

I got several journals today. I want to teach my kids how to do this. I know they will benefit from it. They are having fun with a friend right now. They are having a wonderful time. At least they are not on their tablets or phones.

I want my kids to know what it is like to be a kid. I don’t want them to be like all other kids. I want them to be happy. I know I can’t give in to every whim. I want to teach them valuable skills. I know I have to work on me. I know I have to keep a journal myself and work out what needs to be thought out.

I have to learn for myself in order to teach them. I hope to be a great example to them. I hope they learn the fine art of journalism. Being able to think things through and write about what you want in life is a key ingredient to success.

Is there a right time for anything? If I take a break is that procrastinating? I don’t want to sit idly. I am waiting for someone to assist me. I am not sure when they will show up. However, I am not waiting for them to be here before I accomplish what I set out to do today.

I am not going to let the time go by without doing something productive. I am actually waiting on three people to arrive at my house. I have a lot to do. I had a thought. What if I set a timer and tried to get as much done before they got here.

Being a parent there is always a lot to do. I want to get the work done early enough so that we can enjoy our family time together this evening. It took a lot of planning. I also got something quick for dinner to make and clean up.

I also won’t wait until they are grown to accomplish what I need to accomplish. I want to spend the precious time I have with them right now. They need to know I don’t want to wait to spend the time with them.

I am looking towards the future. I also want to enjoy this moment right now. My kids are having fun. They are happy. They are full of life. They have hopes and dreams. They have so much energy. I have want to be the best parent I can be.

I am imagining a life in which they are totally happy in the future, most of the time. I know they will have set backs and painful situations. So my hope is that they will have a wonderful life. I know that they may not always have happy times. My hope is that they will have more good times than bad times.

What can I do as a parent to ensure that they will have more good times than bad times. First, I would teach them that yes, they will have disappointments and they will have trials. They learn to deal with minor set backs now, so that really big stuff won’t destroy them. Yes, I want them to fail and know the pain. However, I want them to learn the lesson in the failure. Hopefully, they will not make similar mistakes in the future. When my son forgets to do his homework, I don’t rush to get it to him at school. I tell the teacher, that he should feel the embarrassment of not having this assignment. In the future he may not forget his assignments and realize that he is responsible for his actions.