Creative Inspiration for Passionate Living

One of my daughters has a tendency to do a lot of complaining.  She is not an unhappy child however, if something can be complained about, I can always count on her to point it out.  Wondering what kind of life she lives? Her room is pink with white accessories and matching linens, she has a collection of nail polish, shoes, CDs and most things the average 12 year old might want.  Her laundry is piled up to the ceiling yet she still has new clothing she can mix and match to create trendy outfits. She is extremely fortunate to have grandparents and an an aunt that shower her with most of what she asks for.  So why isn't she the happiest person I know? Today's Inspiration Gratefulness Breeds a Content Heart The world can open itself up to us as if an oyster revealing a pearl.  If we accept the befautiful things life presents us with an open heart and grateful attitude, we find happiness.

I'm the mother of five beautiful children and most days I feel like they are the greatest blessing in the world. On other days though, I want to wring necks and karate chop throats - I don't though (he he he). In either case, each of my babies brings me inspiration and appreciation in their own way. I recently I picked up my girls from spending time with friends/family. Within 10 minutes of being home, my 12 year old stomped into the kitchen with 100% attitude. "Momma why didn't you get MY nails done?!!" Her nose flared, forehead wrinkled and the pouting ensued as she openly expressed her utter disgust at my decision to treat her older sister to a manicure. As any mother might, I sternly redirected my 12 year old by reminding her that I am the mother and I decide how and where the money is spent. I added that she would NOT have recieve what I had planned for her if she continued to act so jealous and ungrateful. Needless to say, she quickly got happy, apologiz...