"I"

Well, I picked up Stitch yesterday and he spent the night.  He and Elvis have this ritual of who is top dog?  Stitch complains to me that Elvis is looking dangerous at him so after I redirect Elvis, Stitch runs over to get a milkbone out of the big box on the floor.  No fights yet, so I guess all is well in their kingdom.

Today I hope to reconnect with my granddaughter.  I plan to ask her how can I make it up to her for my rudeness, inappropriate language, and crazy behavior of talking "lip".  I must own it before I can change it.

Empty promises mean n-o-t-h-i-n-g.  I must walk my talk.

I see where my game playing revolves around not using "I" statements.  Earlier this morning, I googled "I" statements on the Internet and found many sites regarding this communication skill.  Also, there was a situation not too long ago at my job where a co-worker really irritated me and I talked to my boss about this.  He looked at me quizzically and coached me to use the "I" statement.

Jeesh.

The "I" statement is a basic, fundamental skill in communications.  I learned it many, many years ago.

Why am I struggling to use it now?  Growth and development seem to spiral up or down.  Not linear...like 2 forward, 1 back, maybe.

Anyway, I can stay in "my head mode" trying to analyze, figure out, fortune tell, hind sight, use up precious present moments in a neighborhood that's dangerous (in my head!) or I can get in the action mode.

Do the deal.

Step 1...Love, Carol xoxox