One of the better gifts you give to your kids is the ability to keep problems in perspective. My dad once said to me that if something isn't bugging you a year after it happened, it probably wasn't worth getting upset about in the first place. While I don't necessarily agree about the elapsed time he cited, I got the point.
There are quite a few sayings associated with bringing our problems down to size. "It's water under the bridge", "Don't sweat the petty things" and my personal fave, "Making a mountain out of a mole hill". (OK, my obsession with rodents is getting out of hand!...) The disturbing number of cliches around this subject indicates to me that this must really be a problem for us as a species.
Maybe that's why I think The Harmony Branch™ is such an awesome concept. I found out about this on Leahpeah and definitely share her enthusiasm!
It looks remarkably like a riding crop, which worries me a little bit. Given the emotional situations in which you may need some perspective, this should come with some caution tape.
Someday, may be available at Schmutzie.
I see my project may have some sale-ability after all!
Posted by: schmutzie | June 02, 2006 at 08:43 PM