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Beth O'Neal (a mile in my shoes), Creative Writing, Family, Poetry, Reblogged, Reflections, Uncategorized
I’m a huge fan of Beth O’Neal’s work. Her poem this morning is thundering through my head right now and ringing in my earths with the truth and common sense of it. She commented: I also believe that when a child does not end up being the best at everything, they may feel like a failure in life. I believe this, as well. We watched our son go through this very struggle. Thanks, Beth, for putting your ideas out there so clearly. And do stop by and check out her blog. She is so easy to connect with!
Princess Perfect and special too.
Nothing ordinary about you.
As you grow older you’ll soon find –
you can do anything with that mind.
You’ll be a straight A girl – in demand.
It’ll all turn out as you planned.
Years later and you’re feeling beat.
You tripped over that world at your feet.
Your looks faded, job’s run of the mill.
Now with child but were on the pill.
Don’t despair, you’re a speciality.
Even thought you see mediocracy.
We’ve all got something that makes us stand out.
So love who you are, discard that doubt.
I give my son warmth, love and affection but one thing I’m eager to tell him is that although I think he is the best, kindest, cleverest (insert compliment here) boy in the world; Jo next door thinks little Jo is the best too. In fact, many parents and grandparents think their children are…
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This is so true. Kids need room to learn and grow. They shouldn’t be stressed with perfection. They need to play in the mud, build messy sand castles, and throw temper tantrums (sometimes!). And each child needs unconditional love. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Not everyone can be the best, but everyone has worth. That’s a difficult concept to teach – it’s even difficult to believe, sometimes. There’s an increase in pressure to achieve, I think.
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“Not everyone can be the best, but everyone has worth…” That’s the message we need to make sure to give our kids because I think you’re right about that pressure to achieve. At least that would give them permission to not be all things to all people. That’s a hard, dysfunctional way to live your life…
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Many thanks again. Very kind of you to re-blog – with lovely words too.
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