990 – Read without book shame. Lessons, ideas, inspiration, breakthrough moments. “Ah-ha” moments. Words and concepts hanging out, waiting in the ether to be found and discovered. Words other people have written to give pause and reflection. A moment to discover and better understand a situation or conflict.
Some of the best parenting books I’ve ever read were The Berenstain Bears. There was one time reading to my daughter at Barnes & Noble it dawned on me that these books were written more for the parent than the child; while being wildly entertaining for the child. Papa Bear often being the catalyst for the stories to learn what not to, or how not to react, “Oh, Papa, calm down, it was just an accident”.
Today’s writing was inspired by reading A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy, March 30. One of the quotes on that page was: “If you want to demonstrate some truth to your listeners, do not be irritated, and do not say unkind or abusive words.” – After Epictetus. Seems like some of the best parenting advice read yet.
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A Better Father 