How many control freaks do we have out there? Why are we called "freaks" when there are so many of us? Shouldn't the term be "Control Normals"? Yeah, I thought so... If I were in charge, I would change it right away. Oh, wait. There I go again.
Well, the last year or so has been a real growing experience for me in regards to my "need" to control things. I don't really need to, you know... things will go just fine if I leave them alone. However, the compulsion to put my 2 cents worth in does make life pretty rough when no one around me wants my spare change. Thankfully, with a lot of Grace from God, Love from my dear hubby, and Patience from the busy kids in my house I have learned to let some of the petty things take care of themselves, and passed CONTROL to those around me. With 4 teenagers in the house now, I just had to come to terms with the fact that the only thing I can control is myself and my reaction to life. What a relief!!! I'm off the hook!
As I take the reigns of controlling my health and weight, I only feel freedom! It is so liberating to eat well and give myself credit for being successful. As I help my high schoolers take responsibility for their grades and efforts at school, I take the pressure off of myself and allow myself to just ENJOY my kids while I can. As I learn that the joy in life is being content and not always doing, I am creating a more positive environment in our home.
What changes can YOU make to ease up on your compulsion for control? Can you envision the results you may see in your life? Take it from a true control freak, it feels so good to let go!
May your day be full of Sparkle, from the inside out!
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Well said- you go girl
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