With the support of research in neuroscience, the author asserts that the way our brains are wired plays a huge role in determining our success. Shad Helmstetter, and I may have briefly mentioned it in previous blog posts. The book is called What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Dr. He knew that the knowledge inside would have a profoundly positive impact on my life, starting with my self-image. My fiancé Angel read it first, and then he bought a copy for me. I’ve been reading this book inconsistently for quite some time now. Posted in Robine | Tagged character, faithfulness, generosity, mom, mother, Mother's Day | Leave a reply The Language of Self-Talk I love you, Mom and I strive to be just as generous, creative and faithful as you are. She has done the same thing raising this family, never running away from responsibility. Members have come and gone, challenges have arisen, neighbors have complained, rumors have spread, people have taken advantage of her kindness–and yet, she has continued doing what she believes God has called her to do. My mom has led weekly prayer and fasting services in our home for the past twelve years. She is like a female “Bob the Builder,” a true handy woman, which only exemplifies her strength as a single mother. She would rather try and fail than not try it all, when it comes to household repairs. I’ve seen her pull out her trusty bucket of tools and find unconventional ways to fix a dresser, cabinet, or doorknob (rather than wait on our not-so-reliable super). She will not throw out furniture unless it is absolutely beyond repair or replacement. My mom never gives up (even when I think she should!).
A character like hers is fitting for her role as a full-time pastor. This is a principle she has encouraged all of her children to live by. Whenever she has food, even something as small and simple as a chocolate bar, she offers to share some of it with everyone in the vicinity. She has opened the door of our apartment to many sojourners over the years. She freely gives of her time, energy, and resources to anyone who comes her way. My mom is a giver in every sense of the word. I would like to take the time to express my appreciation of some of my mom’s greatest qualities. My most expensive gifts can mean nothing if they do not come from a place of true honor, respect, and gratitude. Sometimes I get so anxious about it that my brain seems to freeze and I end up getting a last-minute, poorly thought out gift.Īt the heart of Mother’s Day is the act of acknowledging that mothers are some of the greatest gifts there are. I scratch my head thinking, what to say? What to do? What to get? I feel that as I get older, it gets increasingly difficult to express my affection and appreciation for her the bar just keeps getting raised. It seems that every time Mother’s Day comes around, I find myself at a loss for words.