Chipmunks, sharing an article from Bo Sanchez.
Your dad and I are not perfect and there might be times when you would feel that we are not blessing you. I'm sorry. I hope this doesn't happen. If it does, know that I love you and I regret this. The article below is not intended to make up for these times, but to remind you that the mistakes of others should not define you. You are strong. You are brave. You are loved.
All the best!
Mom
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"But What If My Family Isn't Blessing Me?”
A few weeks ago, I talked about how important it is for parents to bless their children. To affirm. To encourage.
But what if your parents don't bless you?
What if your family doesn't encourage you but discourage you?
What if the people closest to you call you names, insult you, and criticize you?
What if you're surrounded by people who don't believe in you?
Let me tell you one of my favorite stories.
One day, two frogs fell into a pit.
Frantically, the two frogs cried for help. They kept jumping as high as they could, trying to get out of the hole. But it was just simply beyond their reach.
The other frogs circled at the mouth of the pit. Looking down, they saw the sorry condition of the two frogs, and began to yell, "It's too high. Give up. You're going to die anyway.” (They were disciples of Eyeore the Donkey, friend of Winnie the Pooh.) On and on, they chanted their depressing words.
After a few minutes, one frog finally stopped jumping. He sighed a deep sigh, fell on its back, and died.
But the other frog kept jumping. And with each leap, he became stronger and stronger. Finally, he flew past the opening of the pit—and escaped!
The other frogs were so astonished. They asked him, "Why didn't you give up? It seemed hopeless. We were even discouraging you the entire time!”
The happy frog said, "I can't hear you. I was born deaf. By the way, even if I couldn't hear what you were all telling me, I knew you were cheering me on. Thank you!”
Here's the lesson: When people around you curse you—your parents, your siblings, your friends, your teachers, your leaders—turn a deaf ear.
It was Eleanor Roosevelt who said, No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Here's what you do: Transform their curses to become your inner fuel to reach your goals.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
