This morning my son Tawfiq was taking his time getting ready for school. I am an early bird and I do not like rushing in the morning. Also, I had a very busy day ahead of me.

Tawfiq's laiser faire approach was, therefore, unsettling! As I was dropping him at school, after ensuring that he had his breakfast and we were there just in the nick of time, I noticed that he had forgotten to wear his gloves and it was a freezing day. It was very tempting for me to go in my "lecture mode". I almost did!

I am glad I stopped there. Instead, I said 'I love you and have a great day" as I dropped him off. Since that moment, I felt lighter, relaxed and happy and my day started turning out for the better.

It is about noon now and I have done all the work I had set out to do for the day!!

The learning for me was  that loving and accepting our children is far better than compliance and getting into our "high horse" mode. 

To experience the power of giving, be loving and accepting!