Thought and Poem

Thought and Poem – September 22, 2014

It happens to all of us. We don’t have to go looking for problems, as they seem to come knocking at our door. Yes? What we don’t have most times these problems are dropped in our lap, is a solution or plan to how we are going to deal with them, and more importantly, how we will appropriately respond to the situation.

I’ve have been know at many points in my life to go off like a firecracker, because I didn’t think before I said something or took action. Many of the times I did this, I did not feel good afterwards. And for those who may have seen my reaction, or heard my angry words, they like myself, may never forget what I have said or done. FYI…I don’t respond this way anymore…I have made drastic changes is this area but I did at one time not consider how my response would affect others.

What can we do so that we prevent situations that are negative from getting out of control? How we can put our words and actions into a way that changes negativity into a positive outlook, that when put to practice, it can help us realize that we can be successful despite hard times? When others see our positive responses, we would be setting an example for others that they too can learn better ways to handle problems they may face.

Planning ahead of time what you may say and do when you come face to face with certain problems, can be a big factor in having a better outcome to a situation.. Role-playing with family members, the action plan so all know what to expect and how they can help. when problems arise and this can go even further to keeping peace in the family and reducing stress.

What about you? What have you done in your lifetime as a parent, husband or wife, or even as a child, to help keep the peace in family life in your home so that even when problems come up, everyone can know that everything will be okay? Share your thoughts with us…Jeanne Claire Probst

You will be Okay

When problems in life come our way, maybe a problem every day,

We have to believe that we can find a way,

To fix what we can and what we can’t for the moment put away,

So that we can move forward and know, we will be okay.

There are so many ways we can put this statement to work, to release many of the stresses we may face,

And planning what we will say or do, can help us when these situations show up on our plate.

For example, you just sat down to eat,

You are starving, and putting the meal on the table for your family, left you tired and weak.

As the meal dishes are passed around the table, so each person could take what they wanted to eat,

Someone knocks over the pitcher of milk, sending the milk running off the table, onto the floor, and sitting in a puddle at your feet. (Murphy’s Law).

While you are doing your best not to scream, being quick not to find someone to blame,

The dog and the cat are licking the milk up off the floor, where it for the moment remains.

But since you planned before hand for moments like this,

You want to see how things can turn out; you activate your plan, because to see this plan through you insist.

You take a moment to gather your thoughts, and you realize that the milk can be replaced,

The table and floor can be cleaned up in just a little bit of time, if you quicken your pace.

You successfully hold back any angry words,

Which once they had been said aloud, they couldn’t be taken back, as those around the table would have heard.

Before long, the cat is in the corner licking his paws,

The dog is on the rug by the door, licking his jaw,

More milk has been brought to the table, and the food is still warm enough to eat,

And because you made a positive situation out of a negative situation, you all continue to eat in peace.

You set a good example for others to see, and this can go long way,

To helping all prepare solutions for other problems you could face, on any other given day.

You are apt to feel good about how you handle yourself, and you will proudly be able to say,

I fixed what I could in the best way for all, things turned out better than you thought they could…everything is going to be okay.

Jeanne Claire Probst