Now think about the average conversation you have with your mother or when you call a friend... Do you usually tell them the dramatic, exciting things about your day first?
It seems natural to share the things that are out of the ordinary. Why wouldn't you share something that includes a little flare in the telling?
Please think about the stories you tell. Are they setting an expectation? Are they uplifting or frightening? We are used to it, in the news, on Facebook, etc. It seems like everywhere we look, we see the highlight reel of horrific events. We are almost programmed not only to see and hear and look for, but also to repeat the telling of scary things. negative things. dramatic things.
... and then to insert our own opinions and judge the person that the stories/events revolve around.
When it comes to birth, we can focus on, and tell the negative and rare events or we can tell the beautiful things that are not so rare. the positive things that happen every day. the uplifting, encouraging stories or triumph. We should spread those things.
Imagine yourself now... You're getting ready for a big date with your significant other. They see you as you walk out, ready to go and on time. They remind you how one day, your hair was a mess and another time, you were late. During the date, they reminisce on times in the past when your mother made a horrible dinner or when you got a speeding ticket. At the end of the date, they tell you it was tolerable to spend that time with you, and that you didn't look your best.
How would you feel about yourself, your time, and the one person on the planet who is supposed to love you unconditionally?
Now, imagine yourself... You're getting ready for a big date with your significant other. They see you as you walk out, ready to go and on time. They smile from ear to ear and tell you how beautiful you are. During the date, they reminisce on times in the past when you've made fun memories and you dream together about your future. At the end of the date, they tell you it was the best evening they have had in a long time, and that you are still their favorite person to spend time with.
How would you feel about yourself, your time, and your relationship?
Big difference, right?
Ask yourself when was the last time you purposefully told a happy story to someone?
Ask yourself when was the last time you told a dramatic story?
Ask yourself who benefited from the telling?
Did you do it to get attention? Did you receive the attention you were looking for?
I challenge you today. If only for 1 day, can you be conscious of your story telling...?
I challenge you to the 1-day-positive-story-telling-commitment.
Let me know if you've done it. And let me know your results.
Cheers to staying on the bright side! :)
Blessings,
Anne
http://www.tranquilseasons.com
http://www.maternitywise.com
It seems natural to share the things that are out of the ordinary. Why wouldn't you share something that includes a little flare in the telling?Please think about the stories you tell. Are they setting an expectation? Are they uplifting or frightening? We are used to it, in the news, on Facebook, etc. It seems like everywhere we look, we see the highlight reel of horrific events. We are almost programmed not only to see and hear and look for, but also to repeat the telling of scary things. negative things. dramatic things.
... and then to insert our own opinions and judge the person that the stories/events revolve around.
When it comes to birth, we can focus on, and tell the negative and rare events or we can tell the beautiful things that are not so rare. the positive things that happen every day. the uplifting, encouraging stories or triumph. We should spread those things.
Imagine yourself now... You're getting ready for a big date with your significant other. They see you as you walk out, ready to go and on time. They remind you how one day, your hair was a mess and another time, you were late. During the date, they reminisce on times in the past when your mother made a horrible dinner or when you got a speeding ticket. At the end of the date, they tell you it was tolerable to spend that time with you, and that you didn't look your best.
How would you feel about yourself, your time, and the one person on the planet who is supposed to love you unconditionally?
Now, imagine yourself... You're getting ready for a big date with your significant other. They see you as you walk out, ready to go and on time. They smile from ear to ear and tell you how beautiful you are. During the date, they reminisce on times in the past when you've made fun memories and you dream together about your future. At the end of the date, they tell you it was the best evening they have had in a long time, and that you are still their favorite person to spend time with.
How would you feel about yourself, your time, and your relationship?
Big difference, right?
Ask yourself when was the last time you purposefully told a happy story to someone?
Ask yourself when was the last time you told a dramatic story?
Ask yourself who benefited from the telling?
Did you do it to get attention? Did you receive the attention you were looking for?
I challenge you today. If only for 1 day, can you be conscious of your story telling...?
I challenge you to the 1-day-positive-story-telling-commitment.
Let me know if you've done it. And let me know your results.
Cheers to staying on the bright side! :)
Blessings,
Anne
http://www.tranquilseasons.com
http://www.maternitywise.com
