Dready Goddess corner.....

mandy.. trying to teach kids anything about religion/spirituality is so tricky! where to draw the line? i think being really careful about the way you phrase things is important, especially when you're sharing your own beliefs. maybe try to express things by saying "i think" or "i believe"/ "muslims believe" "hindus believe" is a good idea? then you can share as much as you like about your beliefs while making it clear that they are your BELIEFS and they don't have to be the be-all and end-all for her. ie you'll be accepting of any religious/spiritual decisions she makes.

it must be hard that she seems much more interested in christianity than buddhism, but i think it's great that she shows an interest at all. talk to her about her beliefs, and WHY she holds them. does she believe what she believes because other people have told her that certain things are true, or does she believe innately? what does she like about going to church? what does god mean to her? does she pray? what does she pray about? would you feel comfortable praying with her? i assume that 'praying' isn't one of the ways that you normally express your spirituality, but would it be possible for you to learn to express it that way sometimes, so that you can do that together?

if you show her that you are open minded and want to share spiritual or religious experiences with her then she will know that she can come to you and be open and honest with you and ask you questions. she will learn that being 'buddhist' or 'christian' or 'hindu' or anything else doesn't mean that you have to live in a box!

not that i'm a parent or anything

 

Mandy, I respect all the virtues in the Bible, but not the one where there's a bloke in the sky. Teach her to be a good person, help thy neighbour, etcetc. You don't have to bring her up as a labelled faith, just teach her the good stuff then she can decide for herself when the time comes whether there is a bloke(or blokette) in the sky ^^

 

i think that if i had a child i would stress to them that religion and spirituality are a personal choice and that the choice should not be dependent on anyone else.

 

Newton Faulkner... *Swoon* (vid in chat thread) NonmonmnomONNMOM

 

I don't really talk much about religion with my children. I do not practice any so I suppose they do'nt really have a great teacher on that front. I try to teach them to be kind, etc, but I do not really talk about much else.

Names for kids? I'm done... but I'll play. Dahlia and Eve are my current favourites. For boys... Meh.

Today I was yelled at in a violent way by my hubby. It is the first time it has ever happened. We aren't talking and I have not talked to anyone about it. I just keep crying. Trying to figure out what to do. Right now I'm staring at the computer so I do'nt have to be awkward. He's cleaning and avoiding me. FUCK. FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK.

 

aw hope everything goes alright daisymelan!

im not a big fan of the awkwardness.

 

Aw daisy. It'll be okay. Maybe something is going on with him if this is the first time he's ever done something like that. Let both of you cool off then try to talk about it later maybe.

 

I hate that Daisy hopefully it will only be a one time thing :/
as for baby names

my fist girl WILL be named
Koellae
as for middle name it changes I like Joyce/Rain/Willow

as for boys thats harder
Sylvaeth Xander is my favorite
or Forest
or Storm

 

Hi. I'm Forest Gump. People like to call me Forest Gump.

 

Thanks for the awesome advice ladies! You all speak truth! My daughter is pretty amazing. The other day...actually about a month ago I found a note she had hid underneath her pillow that said...."I love my family and I love myself but most of all I love to pray to God" She had drew hearts all around it too! lol. Last night she drew another picture of a bunch of barnyard animals and in the sky was god with a bunch of angels riding on his back and they were playing harps....hearts were falling out of the harps onto the animals! So...she does have a very innate connection with God and I just want to support that as much as possible. I just wasnt sure how to label it. But after reading your responses I realized that such a thing needs no label! It stands beautifully on it's own and...well....I must be doing something right!

Daisy!!!!! Im so sorry! That sucks! Fighting with your mate is never good news! Just give him time to cool down and then hopefully you two can work it out! xoxo

 

I moved out! I moved out! I moved out!

Now on to a life that is for me, that has lots of pretty and comforting things, new people and experiences!

 

congrats Vig, have a fabulous end of summer in a new place!

 

man vig...i know what the feels like. becoming free.

 

How's the stuff with your hubs Daisy?

 

Vig!!!!! Congrats lady! Im so stoked to hear that! Life is too short for talented young beautiful ladies like yourself to be wasting time on a scrub [hahahaha TLC reference].

"I dont want no scrub a scrub is a guy that cant get no love from me hangin on the passenger side of his best friends ride tryin to holla at me"


I loved TLC

RIP Left eye.

 

Every time they play the last days of left eye on tv, I sit through the whole thing watching it. It seems so ominous the whole time, like she knew it was coming.

 

Right?! Ive seen that special a few times too and it gives me goosebumps!

 

The first time I watched it was at night. Epic mistake. I was so spooked.

 

Daisy I hope things are ok <3

 

Vig, sooooo happy for you!!!!!

Thanks folks. We're talking and he's going to be seeking some help. I feel safe and loved... but trust and respect is something that is going to take a long time to regain. So weird to deal with this after 6.5 years together and nothing like this ever before.