Family Connections

I love it when you skip a rock across the surface of a body of water that is otherwise smooth. The places where the rock touches the water become the epicenter for ripples. These ripples don't just happen for a second and then go away. They tend to last for a minute or two and emanate from the center out toward the shore. Ripples are a great way of thinking about what happens to people when they interact. Let's think about a family for a minute. If the mom of this family experiences some even that causes her to become upset and frustrated, do you think the rest of the family is going to be affected by it? You bet they will! The old phrase "if mom's not happy no one is happy" hits the nail right on the head. The entire family will feel the ripple effect from that one event even though they were not directly involved. I think it is so interesting to ponder about how our lives affect those around us. The choices we make everyday, every moment will affect someone. That is a little intimidating to think about isn't it? I don't want you to get too wrapped up in this I just wanted to open your eyes to the possibility you have to effect the lives of others. Try to think twice tomorrow about the things you do or say. They may have a long lasting effect on the life of someone else.