Thank you, Sky, for sharing the wonderful example of "Reflecting as a Gift." I sometimes struggle with my childlike ego after becoming a mother. This internal struggle is mostly inward, but outwardly, I ask myself to act "professionally"—like a role model mother. MI helps me affirm and show self-empathy to my inner child when I want to throw a tantrum, so I feel validated in my own needs first. Once my inner child feels fulfilled and at peace, I can be a better mom without force, doing so with compassion, love, and support for my kids.
Riding Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer on a round trip from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth with my teenage granddaughter—one of its final runs before the route is discontinued—I made a deliberate intention to temper my gift of gab and spend the day offering reflections and listening instead.
Between my MI skills and her speech and debate training, Maureen has become quite the conversationalist. She’s spent the day telling me all about her dreams and aspirations, giggling over capers with her girlfriends, and even confiding secrets she and her brother wouldn’t dare share with Mom and Dad—harmless confidences I’m honored to hold.
After a long hot day, quiet comes easy. My beauty is absorbed in Romeo and Juliet—a gift shop find—and I’m returning to On Second Thought by Miller.
Offering reflections was my gift to Maureen—I was looking forward to some great conversation, but I never expected such a powerful boomerang effect. Making the conversation about the other person can be so rewarding!
A conversation this morning with a Nepalese man about his journey to the U.S. 30 years ago naturally turned to relationships and the power of we over me. He shared that true commitment means living, breathing, and being for the we, not the individual. In contrast to American culture’s focus on capitalism and self.
As we spoke, I found myself listening and reflecting his view on life. He celebrates Father’s Day and birthdays every single morning; simply by waking up grateful to be a father, husband, brother, and friend. Every day is a fresh chance to live with love and presence. That way of seeing the world felt deeply human. Beautiful, grounding, and alive.
Thank you, Sky, for sharing the wonderful example of "Reflecting as a Gift." I sometimes struggle with my childlike ego after becoming a mother. This internal struggle is mostly inward, but outwardly, I ask myself to act "professionally"—like a role model mother. MI helps me affirm and show self-empathy to my inner child when I want to throw a tantrum, so I feel validated in my own needs first. Once my inner child feels fulfilled and at peace, I can be a better mom without force, doing so with compassion, love, and support for my kids.
Riding Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer on a round trip from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth with my teenage granddaughter—one of its final runs before the route is discontinued—I made a deliberate intention to temper my gift of gab and spend the day offering reflections and listening instead.
Between my MI skills and her speech and debate training, Maureen has become quite the conversationalist. She’s spent the day telling me all about her dreams and aspirations, giggling over capers with her girlfriends, and even confiding secrets she and her brother wouldn’t dare share with Mom and Dad—harmless confidences I’m honored to hold.
After a long hot day, quiet comes easy. My beauty is absorbed in Romeo and Juliet—a gift shop find—and I’m returning to On Second Thought by Miller.
Offering reflections was my gift to Maureen—I was looking forward to some great conversation, but I never expected such a powerful boomerang effect. Making the conversation about the other person can be so rewarding!
A conversation this morning with a Nepalese man about his journey to the U.S. 30 years ago naturally turned to relationships and the power of we over me. He shared that true commitment means living, breathing, and being for the we, not the individual. In contrast to American culture’s focus on capitalism and self.
As we spoke, I found myself listening and reflecting his view on life. He celebrates Father’s Day and birthdays every single morning; simply by waking up grateful to be a father, husband, brother, and friend. Every day is a fresh chance to live with love and presence. That way of seeing the world felt deeply human. Beautiful, grounding, and alive.