A Thought

I've been thinking about ways to better connect with my kids and especially ways to build and uplift them rather than continue to point out what needs work. (As in there are 5 A's on a report card and I ask about the B, rather than just focusing on the A's. - Like I said, I'm working on it.)

Today I came across this quote while reading The Council of Dads, a book that I highly recommend, by the way):

"You don't learn anything when your mouth is open. Your ears, that's a different story..."

Somehow, I think this applies to my relationship with my kids - especially the older ones. It also applies to most of the relationships I am apart of, including family, friends and neighbors. I'm going to give it a shot and try listening and learning more and opening my mouth a little less.

I'm pretty sure that these people all have a lot to teach me.