Monday, January 23, 2012

Encouragement For The Week

When we focus on what is good and beautiful in someone, whether or not we think that they "deserve" it, the good and the beautiful are strengthened merely by the light of our attention.  
When we choose to see and appreciate what is good and beautiful in our children, the goodness can't help but grow, and their beauty blossoms forth.
Katrina Kenison, The Gift of an Ordinary Day

19 comments:

Carin said...

Beautiful... and so, so true! Lovely quote!

dsilva51 said...

All I have to say is that you take the cutest pics! This one would be adorable in black & white!

Beth said...

I loved this book. I'm selling my copy on Amazon if any of your readers are interested in owing a cheaper copy. My store is "Being Home Books". Crazy how big Patrick is getting. By the way, I noticed that you read "Simplicity Parenting". How did you like it overall?

Simply LKJ said...

So very true! What a fantastic picture of Patrick!!

Jayne said...

I just started reading "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach and your post is such a nice follow-up to my reading last night. My middle child is such a "passionate" child and her pendulum swings back and forth fiercely right now. She is either extremely happy or extremely upset at her tender age. But she is a joy to watch and has such spirit. This post helps me focus on her wonderful energy, rather than the upsetting tantrums :) Thank you Sarah!

Cathy M~(checkitoff) said...

What a sweet post...it is lovely with the picture! hugs, cathy

Danielle said...

I love Katrina's book! Wise words for a fresh start this week.

♥ Helen said...

Beautiful <3

Anne Marie said...

Thanks, I need that reminder as a Mom with a spirited 15year old daughter!

Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life! said...

Such a great photo and a timely quote....thank you!

Michelle said...

Beautiful!

Amy said...

I love the quote .I've been debating whether or not to get this book. I hope you start posting more recipes again soon- they have been big hits in my house!

Erin said...

LOVE this Sarah! I just copied it and sent it to Kenny. It's one I want us both to remember!

Cat said...

Love this! beautiful. Thank you. blessings, cat (www.catdmoore.com)

Stacy said...

Great quote. Thanks for sharing!

Jen said...

Oh, I needed that! That's something I've started working on a lot with my oldest who is a rather difficult child for me to parent. I have to work really hard to see the good in him instead of thinking he's just out to be a pain. Thanks for the reminder!

Jackie said...

Awesome quotation and so very, very true! Thank you for the reminder. I look forward to your posts and check in daily, you are such an inspiration :)

Elisa Taylor said...

I needed to read that today, thanks for sharing!

Kara said...

Such a beautiful quote, and so very inspiring.

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