The attitude in your heart will determine the atmosphere of your home, which in turn will affect the actions of everyone in your home. ~~Nancy Campbell
I often tell my children that our home is a training ground; not one of these souls is placed in our family by accident, and each fulfills a purpose not only in and of themselves, but also to help the others grow spiritually. As the mother, I believe that my role is integral in this growth. I can create an atmosphere in which they’re most likely to fulfill their purpose, or I can send them running to the world for direction.
When I was younger, I had visions of my intent in my future family: keeping an immaculate home, I would create an ambiance of peace, love, and comfort—a haven for my family. My family would enjoy a hot meal, complete with joyful fellowship, and my children would be lulled to sleep by the fragrance of lavender on their pillows.
So one can imagine how my human-side reacted when during my early mothering years while, in the middle of cleaning my kitchen with a cherished new bottle of lemon essential oil, I saw my dear toddler covered in finger paint and my preschooler teasing the dog with an unraveling roll of toilet paper.
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