In doing research for one of my writing projects, I became inspired by this quote:
“The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance.” — Viktor Frankl, Austrian psychotherapist, author, and Holocaust survivor
These powerful words remind us that every day we are in charge of our attitudes and behaviors. I think what the recent discussions about selfish stepparenting have yielded for me is a message: Choose love. Choosing love will always work for the greater good of your stepfamily.
What choices don’t work in stepfamilies?
- Choosing power.
- Choosing control.
- Choosing the family role “the kids need.”
- Choosing to find fault.
- Choosing isolation from the family.
- Choosing to dwell on immediate gratification.
Make it a great week — it’s up to you!
Mama J is a writer, parent, and stepparent in Northern Colorado. Read about her book project, Stepparenting the Grieving Child, at www.dianefromme.com.
Tags: attitudes, behavior, choices, freedom, love, stepfamiles, Stepparenting