Another Day -- What Happened?

It may seem to be "naval gazing" but it is good to look back over a day and see how it went. I know, you would likely think about work or missions you completed. But what about relationships? Did you note if you hugged your children? I'd love to do that but they live far away, and of course, they are adults -- but I'd hug them anyway! What about your spouse? Did you note special moments in the day? Remember dating? Just gazing into one another's eyes? Well, try it again -- and don't laugh while you're doing it. So, while checking what happened today, think of how it went with you and the people you love. Dr. D.

Never a Chance to Rest

I know, there are plenty of people telling us to make the most of every minute. We don't have to sit on the couch when the trash needs taking out. Nor do we need to watch a TV show when we could be playing with the kids. Nor do we need to sleep late on Saturdays when the car needs washing, when the lawn needs mowing or the walk needs shoveling, or the carpet needs vacuuming or the furniture dusting, or, don't let me forget, cooking breakfast and cooking out for lunch! When does a body rest? So, what we've done is heap guilt up on us so high that to rest is to be guilty. There ya go. So, rest. A rested soul is a more effective soul. Not that we should allow TV or sleeping in keep us from being a great parent or partner, no way. But sometimes there is a need for rest that keeps us effective and happy and a better us. So, every once in awhile, kick back and take that much needed rest. Dr. D.

Make the Minutes Count

Time flies doesn't it! But because of that too many unnoticed minutes pass us by. It is amazing that we allow those who are important to us to slip through those minutes without knowing. Can you remind folks too often that they are important to you? I don't think so. Make those minutes count. Keep the from slipping by. Unlike the commercials for cell phones, you can't get back the minutes we let pass. Did I tell you lately how important you are? How easy is that? When was the last time your kids, your spouse or parents heard that you loved them. Here in the Airborne world of the 82d Airborne Division, I admonish them to pay close attention to these passing minutes -- they could be the last they have together. An unspoken truth that is painful to be hold. But to acknowledge that truth is to help make every minute count. Try it. I'm sure it will help grow your relationships. Dr. D.