Breaking the family-resistance barrier Susan was the only member of her family motivated to work for change. Her husband, a military pilot, was gone months on end while she brought up the children alone. Her repeated efforts to reform him and the children had failed miserably. Pointing out that doing more of what hadnt worked - wouldnt make it work, the counsellor suggested that she work on what she could change: how she responded! He taught her to relinquish some of her overload. Everyone became responsible for their own dirty dishes, laundry, untidy room, etc. And Susan used the time she saved to do something shed always wanted to do - take voice lessons. At first, when nobody assumed the unfinished workload and the mess seemed unbearable, she was tempted to give in and return to her old job. Then, with perfect timing, she read a book about breaking the sound barrier. Pilots who attempted it had always given up when the plane vibrated violently, until astronaut Chuck Yeager sped up where the others slowed down, and flew through the barrier into the calm beyond. After a weekend of unrelenting family criticism, Susan revved up, persisting against her old instincts. It took time. But after their complaints, the children took on more responsibilities, and her husband accepted fewer distant assignments. So lets not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we dont give up.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:48:48 +0000
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