Don't Whine. Do.

Yesterday I found myself feeling whiny.

As a parent there are few things that drive me as crazy as whining. When the children begin to whine my mind begins to go away. It slips out unnoticed and it is difficult to find again.

I began to ask myself why was I feeling this way?

There were things that I didn't think I had power to influence. Things felt like they were out of my control. They are.

However, whining is useless. The reality is that I can change more than I realize. When I look to the left and the right, I can make change. I can begin to 'do'. As my friend is fond of saying, 'Acta Non Verba'. That's right, actions not words (yes, I get the irony in this moment).

I've resolved that when I feel the whine begin to rise in my heart I'm not going to let it win. I will open my eyes and look around and take action.

Don't whine. Do.