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Slide 1: Motivating thoughts from http://www.thoughtperhour.com (c) 2009 www.thoughtperhour.com All rights reserved
Slide 2: The Universe blossoms in the face of a child. By bringing out the best in your child, you bring out the best in the Universe. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 3: The biggest trust is being entrusted with a life. The biggest responsibility is to live that trust. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 4: The sleepless nights, the career sacrifices, the postponing of so many of your own activities… The prize of parenting comes at a price. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 5: Not only the minute-to-minute activities, but also the months, years, and decade ahead. And yet enjoying every moment of togetherness. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 6: From fire and sharp objects. From unkind eyes. From negative thoughts and cruel criticisms. From getting into deep waters. From getting into a shallow life. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 7: Gently and with love. Understanding the intent of the child before rushing to punish. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 8: And laughing. And making faces. Singing together. Giving and receiving hugs. Holding the child’s hand in silence for a few moments before asking “What is wrong, dear?” http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 9: Again and again. Month after month. Year after year. And yet, never failing to correct and connect. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 10: Of a lifetime. Without expecting returns of favor. With genuine sharing and caring. With friendship bands. And heartfelt bonds. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 11: So that you can see the world from their eyes. Feel their tears, live their smiles, and understand their dreams. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 12: Their peculiar tantrums. Tucking them in the blanket in the middle of the night. Their helping hand with heavy luggage. And with some of life’s burdens. http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 13: Opening the gates when the time has come. Showing them the way. Being able to say “Goodbye! Wherever you go, you will always be in my heart.” http://www.thoughtperhour.com
Slide 14: For hourly thoughts on various subjects, visit us at: http://www.thoughtperhour.com