Episode 3-229: Sibling Lessons - My second eldest sister has always had a bit of an independent streak. And as a military wife of a chaplain and minister and a parent of three who has traveled around the world that is a a characteristic that has served her well. And as anyone knows who has made it into adulthood, there are many lessons to be learned on the path of independence. I can remember when my sister got her first apartment. I remember getting to stay with her for the night. My sister is 11 years older than me, and I am guessing I was about 10 or 11. My sister had found an excellent deal on a furnished apartment. We thought it was interesting that the prior tenant had left some library books behind the couch. A bit later, we notice the couch, that was a bit smelly, also now seemed to be lopsided. The books had been serving as legs for the couch. There were other revelations that came about that apartment and my sister was not there long. And while we can laugh about it now, it was part of a learning and growth process. Learning about rental agreements, things to look for, things to not take for granted, and that experience provided some learning. On another memorable occasion with my sister, she challenged me to a contest to see who could change clothes that fastest. I was probably around 8 at the time, and in my excitement to compete, I lost focus on the task as I was focused on the time and competition. That day I learned an important lesson about maintaining focus to get a task done. The skills of learning, using learning to grow, and maintaining focus are important skills that can serve us well in life. Be intentional about your personal growth, take time to think about your everyday experiences and the learning you can take from them, and take time to maintain a clear focus on your goals. Doing so will help you to align your decisions and action with your goals.
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