Most people who come to a Biggest Job workshop are honest people. We all want our kids to be honest, yet we begin to move away from the truth when the desire to get along takes over. That's when harmony comes in.
True harmony is a wonderful thing, and in some cultures is that state of being where everything comes together. The only problem is that we usually do not attain that "harmony" without a commitment to first work through the truth.
Where is the weight of your foot in your family? Is it in the desire to get along? Or is it in a commitment to the truth? When the weight of our foot is in truthfulness, harmony will eventually follow. Ask your kids, do you think I am a totally honest person? If they say no, ask them where they see dishonesty in you. And then listen, without defending yourself.
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By Pam Hardy, as taken from this month's The Biggest Job/Parenting Expert eNewsletter. Sign up to receive the eNewsletter at http://www.hyde.edu/about-hyde-school/hyde-email/ and choose "Parenting Expert."
