Breaking The Cycle #life is a work in progress. So what happens when you bring a #life into this world? In my case I had a combo platter.....twins. Being a twin myself, I had the upper hand on what not to do in respect to that challenge. The only knowledge of being a mother unfortunately came from my mother and how she raised me. So..... on my way home from the hospital, with my two new bundles of joy, I quickly tossed that manual out the window and never looked back! I was going to break the cycle! I thought I would pass on a few lessons I've learned along the way. Lesson #1: Your children didn't ask to be born, your children come first. Lesson #2: Lead or teach by example. Lesson #3: Emotional Support is just as important as Financial Support. Lesson #4: Do not choose something else over them. Lesson #5: Instill the"Golden Rule" by living by it. Lesson #6: Read Coach John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success" for yourself and his book "Inch and Miles" to your children. Lesson #7: Real Beauty comes from inside. Lesson #8: Charity Lesson #9: Spiritual guidance, belief, and faith. Lesson #10: It is better to lead then to follow. Lesson #11: Give 110% in everything you do. Lesson #12: Listening Lesson #13: Teaching right from wrong. Lesson #14: Eye contact I'm always striving to be a better person. Are there any lessons you can think of to share with us to "Break The Cycle" for our next generation or for us? I'm willing to change. How about you?

Trust The Process Nothing in this world of value comes easy. Strength is in knowing how to listen and ask the right questions, whether answered by you through a process of steps or by someone who has successfully walked the path you are carving out for yourself. There is no such thing as a stupid question. If you don't have all the answers, ask, it is a sign of strength and not a sign of weakness. If the answers aren't the ones you seek, maybe your asking the wrong questions or not listening, really hearing what is being said. The steps you take vary in every situation. There is not one formula or cookie cutter recipe to solve every problem. What once worked before, may not apply this time. We all are unique and our personal experiences definitely play a part in our outcomes. What may work for one person may not work for you. But be open to all points of view because they definitely have merit. That is the secret sauce in all of our recipes. When you add all the ingredients together, through preparation and time, you can do anything you set your mind to do. Enjoy the process, you will get to your destination soon enough. There is value in a job well done!