for my children~talking things out

I know it can be really hard but sometimes it's so very important to talk things out with people.  Many times there are misunderstandings that need to be cleared up. Also talking and listening with each other helps us understand where the other person is coming from.  We all have unique ways of seeing things based on our particular mindset.  Past experiences, moment-to-moment moods, physiological influences such as if we feel sick or well, hungry or full, tired or rested, and other people's opinions can highly influence how we act, and how we perceive reality.

The bottom line is this.  If you are out of line, and things need to be worked out, then wait til you are calm, and then stop, sit down and talk. Remember all the practice you have gotten at our family meetings.  Don't be afraid to feel emotions or shed a tear or two.  It just means you are human.  And human is good.

Believe me, once things get talked out you will feel relieved and lighter.  Then you can go have a day.