“If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you'll be going, 'you know, we're alright. We are dang near royalty.'” IfsKnowsWorldStatesFeelingsFunnyFamilyFiveMinutesLike YouFairsParenthoodFive MinutesRoyaltyAlrightYou Might Be A Redneck IfDysfunctional FamilyCraziestFunny Family Author:Jeff Foxworthy
“there is a spirit in every home, a sort of composite spirit composed of the thoughts and feelings of the members of the family as a composite photograph is formed of the features of different individuals.” DifferentFeelingsHomeSpiritIndividualFamilyMembersPhotographFeaturesThoughts And FeelingsComposites Book:Laura Ingalls Wilder, farm journalist: writings from the Ozarks Source: Laura Ingalls Wilder, farm journalist: writings from the Ozarks
“In our contemporary world, no one can think or work with a single picture of what a family is. No one can fit all human behavior, all thought and feeling, into a single pattern.” ThinkingWorldHumansFeelingsFamilyFitBehaviorPatternsContemporaryHuman BehaviorThoughts And FeelingsSingle Picture Book:Family Source: Family
“The free expression of resentment against one's parents represents a great opportunity. It provides access to one's true self, reactivates numbed feelings, opens the way for mourning and - with luck - reconciliation.” WaySelfFeelingsOpportunityParentFamilyExpressionLuckAccessMourningResentmentTrue SelfReconciliationGreat OpportunityFree Expression Author:Alice Miller
“Our life is so short that every time I see my children, I enjoy them as much as I can. Whenever I can, I enjoy my beloved, my family, my friends, my apprentices. But mainly I enjoy myself, because I am with myself all the time. Why should I spend my precious time with myself judging myself, rejecting myself, creating guilt and shame? Why should I push myself to be angry or jealous? If I don't feel good emotionally, I find out what is causing it and I fix it. Then I can recover my happiness and keep going with my story.” IfsFeelsShouldChildrenI CanStoriesFeelingsHappinessLife IsTimeEnjoyFamilyOur LivesJudgingFriendsCreatingMy FriendsMy FamilyShameAngryGuiltFeel GoodJealousyMy ChildrenBelovedKeep GoingJealousShould IGood FriendRejectingApprenticeLife Is So ShortPrecious TimeJudging Myself Author:Miguel Angel Ruiz
“Play is a universal language. It gives a sense of joy in being alive. It is one of the healthiest things we have in our culture. When we play, we give a gift of joy to another. Happy and joyous family times are a unifying force. They increase closeness and positive feelings. They increase loyalty to the family team. Everyone relaxes and feels more alive. Love just happens when you're having fun together!” GivingFeelsPlayFeelingsHappensTogetherJoyCultureLanguageFunForceFamilyAliveTeamUniversalIncreaseLoyaltyHaving FunRelaxJoyousClosenessUnifyingUniversal LanguageLive LoveFamily TimePositive Feelings Author:Louise Hart