Comments on: Avoiding Family Drama Over the Holidays http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/ Happiness for the Practical Mind Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Boris http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1003 Boris Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:49:11 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2009/11/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1003 Jared, I think that we do not have any obligation of spending time with our relatives. Only when we have common interests, values, beliefs, etc., then we should share our time with them. If there is a relative that has different values, I don't see why we should spend time with her/him. Probably the people that are showing in our life are the people that we need. Not because we want it, but because they are bringing us a lesson. Even when the lesson is not pleasing... Jared,
I think that we do not have any obligation of spending time with our relatives. Only when we have common interests, values, beliefs, etc., then we should share our time with them. If there is a relative that has different values, I don’t see why we should spend time with her/him.
Probably the people that are showing in our life are the people that we need. Not because we want it, but because they are bringing us a lesson. Even when the lesson is not pleasing…

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1002 Jared Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:45:29 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2009/11/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1002 Chelle, Great advice, "small doses." Can't wait to see what you're photo solution is... I was secretly hoping someone would comment with a few suggestions. I've been considering breaking down and just using iStock photo. But honestly, most of their photos "look" like stock photos. Not real inspiring. Thanks for the sun-screen tip! We've been tanning for the last few weeks to get our base tan ready. Chelle,
Great advice, “small doses.” Can’t wait to see what you’re photo solution is… I was secretly hoping someone would comment with a few suggestions. I’ve been considering breaking down and just using iStock photo. But honestly, most of their photos “look” like stock photos. Not real inspiring. Thanks for the sun-screen tip! We’ve been tanning for the last few weeks to get our base tan ready.

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1001 Jared Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:41:22 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2009/11/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1001 Thanks Ladyj, hope you're having a great holiday! I'm just packing now. I was just reminding myself that I've never wished I had taken more clothes on a vacation. Trying to convince my wife we can get by with one suitcase. Thanks Ladyj, hope you’re having a great holiday! I’m just packing now. I was just reminding myself that I’ve never wished I had taken more clothes on a vacation. Trying to convince my wife we can get by with one suitcase.

]]> By: Jacki http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1000 Jacki Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:16:51 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2009/11/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-1000 Always good advice from you. I live far enough away that it's not an issue, thank heaven. I spend my time with my family of choice which is the best way to spend your time. Have a great trip. LadyJ Always good advice from you. I live far enough away that it’s not an issue, thank heaven. I spend my time with my family of choice which is the best way to spend your time. Have a great trip. LadyJ

]]> By: Chelle http://jaredakers.com/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-999 Chelle Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:46:54 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/2009/11/avoiding-family-drama-over-the-holidays/#comment-999 Great post...I've found the key to happy family relationships for us is "small doses" - it's great to see everybody for a couple of hours...too much though usually starts all the craziness :) With a little luck I might have a solution for your picture problem in a couple of months that will be way better than free photos and way more affordable than stock photos. I'll keep you posted on that project...as the saying goes one day at a time :) Anyways, I hope you guys have a great time in Mexico! Don't forget sunscreen! (Sorry, the mom in me can't resist!) Great post…I’ve found the key to happy family relationships for us is “small doses” – it’s great to see everybody for a couple of hours…too much though usually starts all the craziness :)

With a little luck I might have a solution for your picture problem in a couple of months that will be way better than free photos and way more affordable than stock photos. I’ll keep you posted on that project…as the saying goes one day at a time :)

Anyways, I hope you guys have a great time in Mexico! Don’t forget sunscreen! (Sorry, the mom in me can’t resist!)

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