Stop carrying the horse on your shoulders; put him between your legs and ride him

Through my childhood years, I’ve been preached at many times regarding the different traits and characters that I should have.  As an example, I remember being told often that I should not be greedy.  I should not be proud.  Anger is not good, and neither is laziness.  I’m sure there’s a few others that I’m … More Stop carrying the horse on your shoulders; put him between your legs and ride him

You are not Mother Teresa; perhaps that’s ok.

One thing I’ve noticed is that many parents try to raise their children to be “good”, this is especially more common in middle class families.  I certainly was raised to be “good”. In this case “good” is a nebulous concept that the parents never clearly define, but simply repeat to the children.  Be good.  Be … More You are not Mother Teresa; perhaps that’s ok.