FALLing

Well, here we are fall..ing into Autumn and a new MOPS year! Are you taking the Plunge into stronger relationships yet? Fall is a great time to begin that journey.

While we continue to work on our relationships with those close to us, take a good look at how you communicate with one another. Do you raise your voices in anger? Do you talk down to your children? Do you nag your husband? Let's really listen to ourselves as we talk to our families and close friends.

Take a step back. Wait and think before you respond. Make sure you are looking the other person in the eye....and that you are in the same room for that matter! I am so guilty of this!

While my children are playing in the living room, I'm yelling from the kitchen to clean up and wash up, as I put the finishing touches on dinner. What I don't realize is that they are just hearing background noise. They don't really hear that I am telling them to do something. What I really need to do is walk into the living room and get their undivided attention first. Then ask them to do whatever.

If this is your way of communicating with your spouse or children, perhaps a change is in order.
Make eye contact and get their undivided attention before you speak. It will make a world of difference!

And, to take that communication style further, take that stance when you speak with God as well. Give him your undivided attention before you start talking with him. Quiet your mind and prepare your heart for what he has in store for you.

Have a great MOPS meeting this week! And if you dare...leave a comment on how it went :)
Thanks!