Saturday, October 22, 2011

The wisdom of Shel

From Shel Silverstein, one of my all-time favorites.  This always puts into perspective for me how much time I spend telling my boys "no," "don't," "stop," and how little I take opportunities to say, "YES!"

LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS

Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts
The IMPOSSIBILITIES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me -
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.

By Shel Silverstein Where the Sidewalk Ends

1 comment:

  1. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I try to remember to ask the Lord to show me things with which I can compliment/encourage the girls. Sadly, I am afraid I do not do it enough.

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