December BlogHer Prompts

Friday, December 13, 2013
George Bernard Shaw said, "Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance." Do you agree or disagree?

Okay, so I know today's date is not Friday December 13th...I am behind on my December BlogHer prompts. I could have picked up today's prompt but I kind of liked the prompt from Friday and since I did not answer on that date I will do so now.

I love the quote from George Bernard Shaw! I think false knowledge is dangerous. Have you ever tried to convince someone that something they knew to be true was actually false? How did that turn out? So often we convince ourselves, for whatever reason, that we know something to be true...this can be so dangerous for not only ourselves but for others that may be involved. At times, when I am ignorant of a situation I at least can be educated. If I believe I already have the knowledge, and I am wrong, it will be hard to teach me the correct thing.

This quote reminds me that I never want to stop learning; but I also want to think about what it is I Think I already know.

Would you rather

Thursday, December 12, 2013
Would you rather have one more hour with someone you like, or one fewer hour with someone you can't stand?

I at first thought wanted another hour with someone I like...but after today I've decided on the other. I would like one fewer hour with someone who drives me wild. Here is how I came to this conclusion. I enjoy most people; I can however tire easy. So the good times I share with people that make me happy carries me over and last in my heart and mind. Those that drive me wild tend to do the same. If I spend time with some one I'd rather not be around I tend to hold onto those negative feelings, I re-feel them and experience the emotions from the time spent during later times. This December prompt is encouraging me to let go of negative comments, feelings, and moments spent with people that bring me down. Instead of spending time thinking of these negative experiences I need to let it go and move on. Hmm...something more to work on!

path less traveled

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tell us about a time you took the less traveled path.

Now is a time I am taken the less traveled path. Writing a daily blog or a regular blog even is a less traveled path...for me. In the past I have longed to do something, dreamed of doing and for what ever reason taken a different path. Passed on joining a group, or been to scared to try out for a play, or felt to inadequate to enter a writing competition...what ever I have taken a comfortable path and opted out. So, this little unread blog, for me, is a time in my life when I am taken the less traveled path. It is not comfortable all the time, it is a little embarrassing, and that is okay. I am not making a huge difference in anyone's life but mine and that is okay too! I am learning about myself, learning about others, and learning to stick to things that are important to me. I do hope to become a better writer, a blogger, and parent and this blog just might help me with all three of those things. I am doing something I enjoy and even if I do not accomplish much I am taken a step on the right path!

How good are you of placing others before yourself?

I am learning to think of myself more...to put my needs in front realizing that when my needs are meet I am able to help those around me that really need help. The quote shared today in BlogHer's prompt is one that is easy for me to understand. C.S. Lewis said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less." I struggle sometimes without meeting my needs; I am quick to say "yes" to request from those around me but not always so fast to stop and think about what that "yes" may cost me. I believe we should think of others and not so much about ourselves but I am also trying to learn that I have to take care of me. I have to be healthy, and mentally okay before giving of myself to others. So with this in mind I am trying to put some me time in each day so I can be ready when those around me are in need.

I got that anxious feeling

Monday, December 9, 2013
If you could banish one thing from this earth -- tangible or intangible -- what would it be?

I'm feeling pretty selfish right now so I'm going to go with anxiety. I would rid the world of anxiety. My life is filled with anxious feelings lately; not the good kind like you get when you are waiting for a loved one to arrive but the nasty anxious feelings when you can hardly breath and your body just won't calm down. I have been so anxious lately that the doctor prescribed something for me to take during my little moments of anxiety filled panic attacks. Now, let me say I'm so against ME taking prescription pills but the anxiety I've been feeling becomes so bad that I find it hard for me to calm down. I do have several stressors in my life and at this bah humbug moment I do not see these stressors slowing down any time soon but I need to learn to deal with these stress with out feeling anxious. So, if I could banish one thing from this earth...today I would chose the feeling anxiety.

More Peace, less chaos!

The feelings I'm feeling are not easy. I am feeling overwhelmed and out of control. I have not had the best week and cannot seem to shake this feeling of gloom hanging over me. I pray that this week as we start a week of Peaceful devotion I can find my peace with in and enjoy this time of year with my little ones. I pray that God gives me the strength and patience I need to relax and be a good parent. I want so badly for this to be a peaceful time of year and I know for my house that peace needs to begin in me. My prayer this week is that the Prince of Peace bless me and my family with an uneventful week, a week filled with joy laughter and peace!



Isaiah 9:6-7
"For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Blah Humbug

 I am trying to be in the holiday spirit...I had all plans of being festive, happy, and productive and after the week I've had I'm struggling to stay or get in the spirit of Christmas. My little ones are full of energy and I am not so this day is not going so well. I want to take a long shower and watch a good Christmas movie...or at this point even a bad one would do. They want to rec havoc in this little old apartment of mine, fight each other, break ornaments, and fight each other. I have to try and find a way to get out of the Bah Humbugs and enjoy this Christmas month because I don't want to loose this wonderful time by focusing on negative feelings.

I am turning on Christmas music and making myself dance until the blahs run right out of me or I crash into the tree and give up (hey with the way this week is going who knows what the rest of the day will hold).

Mommies out there...HELP! How can I have less of the blahs and show my little ones more of  what this season is really all about?