OneLostGrl
I'm going against the grain- I'm going sane
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Wow, wouldn't I love to know that. I get sick of seeing all the parents constantly in competition with each other about whose child does what better. As the Buddha said, "Ego, this gigantic devil, has caused troubles for many lifetimes. Remember this great enemy; exterminate it quickly." If you want to listen to someone cut to the quick on this issue listen to the audio "Wake Up to Life" by Fr. Anthony De Mello. Ego has caused a lot of pain and you need not look past Casey's behavior to see that.
It's crazy!! Rather than defining their children for who they are they define them by their acomplishments. Then parents wonder why kids are so hard on themselves!
I am a sponge when it comes to anything self-help. I read everything I can get my hands on.. I will check out Fr. Anthony De Mello, thanks for the suggestion!!