tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644403335903914631.post7891365384471865936..comments2023-10-30T07:51:44.184-05:00Comments on The Lotus Sutra Chronicles: Honoring Your ParentsMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090687138872179144noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644403335903914631.post-58604403461823629112009-05-08T20:57:00.000-05:002009-05-08T20:57:00.000-05:00It seems to be implied in the West that you can't ...It seems to be implied in the West that you can't be an effective parent unless you sacrifice your aspirations. <br /><br />I was mortified. To have a sacrifice turn into resentment...regret...to feel in a sense trapped by obligation. <br /><br />There is always a way...it may not be as quick or as swiftly as one would like, but you walk forward at the pace you are able to. <br /><br />To stop...give up...well, what does that teach your children? That life stops because you have children? <br /><br />There are always special cases when someone has a special needs child, but even then it is still possible.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090687138872179144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644403335903914631.post-38324558973723462362009-05-08T20:49:00.000-05:002009-05-08T20:49:00.000-05:00I agree with you...
I think parents that chase an...I agree with you...<br /><br />I think parents that chase and fulfill their dreams and aspirations are probably happier people and thus happier parents? <br /><br />I love the idea of having and celebrating a "parents day". In India, Nov the 14th is "Children's Day"...that's always a happy day for me too!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644403335903914631.post-66748828754616390432009-05-08T20:41:00.000-05:002009-05-08T20:41:00.000-05:00That is the icing on the cake.That is the icing on the cake.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090687138872179144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644403335903914631.post-19787650353061118482009-05-08T17:33:00.000-05:002009-05-08T17:33:00.000-05:00I feel honored that my sons treat me as a mother a...I feel honored that my sons treat me as a mother and a friend. The cards and presents are nice, but much nicer to know they enjoy my company and want to spend time with me.<br /><br />Lyn<br />http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/lynscircle/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com