Listen to "That Still Small Voice"

Sometimes we know so much we get in our own way. Last night I had dinner with a family I had been told had children with "a problem." Expecting behavior less than conducive to a relaxing meal, Lucia and I met the family at the appointed hour. The children were absolutely wonderful.

Like all children, the three year old had a few moments of drama, and her five year old brother was initially shy, but the entire evening was more fun than I could have wished for.

The point, too often we accept the opinion of others instead of following our own instincts. We doubt our own inner voice in favor of what we're told by those who, we believe, have more insight (experience, education, etc.) than do we.

I believe most people know what's best for themselves or their children. Too often we listen to others and run out to find a quick fix be it therapy, drugs, or some other intervention...when what's really needed is patience, love and understanding.

I hope the parents follow their own counsel instead of listening to any one's opinion...including my own! And I hope too, that I have learned to listen to that still small voice within and ignore all the clatter going on around me.

This has little to do with voiceovers or the new project, http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/43512
but it's important to me.