Relationships are essential to my life. I truly believe that every person I meet has a purpose in my life. It could be for a brief moment or for a lifetime. Their presence mattered at some point and time.
My mother has to be the strongest person I know. I gain so much just from being in her presence. We are extremely close. We have always had the type of relationship that allowed me the comfort in telling her everything going on in my life. I think the way we maintain our relationship is in communication. I wasn't raised in a house of "do this because I said so". Everything I did came with an explanation or reason behind it. And if I did not agree, I was not scolded for politely voicing my opinion. I was given the chance to talk about my feeling and while essentially my mother won every dispute, it felt great to have a voice. I knew my mother cared because she listened to me. She still does! What keeps us going is our ability to share with one another without tearing each other down.
Kisha is someone who has been in my life for years but has recently became a very strong spiritual influence in my life. Living life according to the things that God has for me is extremely difficult; especially since I am so used to doing my own thing. But as I grow in my faith Kisha helps to keep me grounded and focused. What helps keep out relationship going is honesty and accountability. We have no problems being brutally honest with each other. We give real advise. Where most friends tend to agree and allow their friends to make dumb decisions, Kisha and I ensure that we are doing the right things. It's great to have a friend like her.
Bailey is my puppy!!!! I love him like he's my son. I spent so many years confused about people and their strange relationships with their dogs, but ever since I got Bailey he has had my heart. While I have some really great people in my life, I come home to an empty house everyday. But now that Bailey is there I feel like he had filled a small void. I have something to look forward to and someone to be responsible for. I really don't know what I would do without my baby!!!
Having positive relationships in my personal life really does effect me professionally as an Early Childhood Educator. I find myself more relatable to the children. I also find that I have a better attitude at work. When things are not going well in an educators life it can sometimes effect the job that they perform. The children that we work with deserve to have educators who are always ready to work. When life happens and outside relationships spoil, I have seen teachers lose some of their spunk and therefore lose control of their class. We are human so it's impossible to believe that we will be perfect everyday. But having food relationships will help keep us as close to perfection as possible.
My mother has to be the strongest person I know. I gain so much just from being in her presence. We are extremely close. We have always had the type of relationship that allowed me the comfort in telling her everything going on in my life. I think the way we maintain our relationship is in communication. I wasn't raised in a house of "do this because I said so". Everything I did came with an explanation or reason behind it. And if I did not agree, I was not scolded for politely voicing my opinion. I was given the chance to talk about my feeling and while essentially my mother won every dispute, it felt great to have a voice. I knew my mother cared because she listened to me. She still does! What keeps us going is our ability to share with one another without tearing each other down.
Kisha is someone who has been in my life for years but has recently became a very strong spiritual influence in my life. Living life according to the things that God has for me is extremely difficult; especially since I am so used to doing my own thing. But as I grow in my faith Kisha helps to keep me grounded and focused. What helps keep out relationship going is honesty and accountability. We have no problems being brutally honest with each other. We give real advise. Where most friends tend to agree and allow their friends to make dumb decisions, Kisha and I ensure that we are doing the right things. It's great to have a friend like her.
Bailey is my puppy!!!! I love him like he's my son. I spent so many years confused about people and their strange relationships with their dogs, but ever since I got Bailey he has had my heart. While I have some really great people in my life, I come home to an empty house everyday. But now that Bailey is there I feel like he had filled a small void. I have something to look forward to and someone to be responsible for. I really don't know what I would do without my baby!!!
Having positive relationships in my personal life really does effect me professionally as an Early Childhood Educator. I find myself more relatable to the children. I also find that I have a better attitude at work. When things are not going well in an educators life it can sometimes effect the job that they perform. The children that we work with deserve to have educators who are always ready to work. When life happens and outside relationships spoil, I have seen teachers lose some of their spunk and therefore lose control of their class. We are human so it's impossible to believe that we will be perfect everyday. But having food relationships will help keep us as close to perfection as possible.
Hi Monique,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog here! I feel like I know you more then I did before! I love getting to know you and more about your life! You draw me in by your stories and work in class! I loved that you spoke about the relationship you have with your Mother and how you guys are so close. I think that's wonderful that you have such a positive influence in your life, someone you can rely on to listen to you and be there for you. There was a point in my life when I was close with my Mother but we grew apart and I have not seen her or spoke to her in five years. I think the lines of communication between you two is definitely a factor as to why you have such a great relationship with her. I'm also glad that you have a good/positive friend to rely on when you feel like you need some strength. Friendships are so important and one thing I know is that true friends are hard to find and not everyone has one so hang onto Kisha! Bailey is adorable- in what ways has he affected your life? It seems like he brings you a lot of joy! So sweet! Thank you for sharing this information with me- I always love learning more about you!
Hi Monique, Your mom sounds like an amazing person! I grew up in a time when children were supposed to be seen and not heard - so I didn't have much say. Think it's great that she at least listened to you, even though she won every dispute - typical mom!
ReplyDeleteKisha sounds like a really good friend - I have one who keeps me on the right track too!
I love your dog - I want one so badly, but my husband doesn't like animals - thinking about replacing him with a dog! Not really! Thanks for sharing!
Delores
Hi Monique, I really enjoyed your blog. I love your section on your relationship with your mother, I'm also extremely close to my mother and love our relationship. Oh and Bailey is just tooooo cute!!! Great job thank you for sharing!!!
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