Simple Ways to Honor Yourself and Your Child #8
In this series I highlight some really simple ways you can honor your child and yourself. When these facets of life are honored a good portion of “problems” will not ever make it to “problem” status.
Apologize. Forgive. Love. The process of responsibility can feel and look many ways. Some people feel like they say they’re sorry for everything and guilt still hangs with them. Others feel like saying sorry comes across as fake unless someone tries to make up for what went “wrong.” Regardless of where you stand you can look at the process in a new light at any time.
Parents and children alike can only do their best in any given moment. If it could be any different, it would. The process of responsibility exists for the purpose of growth and expansion within an individual and a relationship.
The first step is to acknowledge that you are sorry. Start with saying it to yourself and your Source of Life (internally or out loud). Then to your child or partner or other involved (if applicable).
The next step is a quick move to forgiveness to release the hold the bad feeling has on you and the other. Anyone who says I’m sorry wants and deserves forgiveness, instantly. That includes you forgiving you. Say it out loud and feel what forgiveness feels like: Freedom.
Next step, Love. If the situation can be remedied, then make amends. If it’s a matter of talking roughly to yourself or your child simply take a breath and adjust your tone. You only have the moment you’re in and a promise to change later puts relief in a distant place not accessible right now.
Practice the process of responsibility with yourself and your children and watch tension and conflict melt away.
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