Finding Your Note

by Steve Goodier

A short story by William Saroyan is titled "The Man Whose Wife's Hair Was Too Long But Whose Understanding of Music Was Too Short." If you think the title strange, listen to this: In the story, a husband plays the cello and never changes notes. He just continues to repeat the same note without variation. His wife is driven to distraction and finally protests: "Why do you play the same note over and over and over again? Other cellists play different notes."

"Other cellists play different notes," her husband replies, "because they are trying to find the right one. I've found mine."

Ahhh, the beauty of finding your note! I think I could like him. Finding your note is something like finding your purpose in life or landing where you need to be. Philosopher James Allen advised, "Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it." He could have said, "Find your note and stay with it."

I believe that is an important part of being happy. Like Helen Keller says, true happiness is attained "through fidelity to a worthy purpose."

In music, staking your claim on one note will drive everyone around you nuts. But finding the right note in life, and giving yourself to it, can be a source of unending joy.

July - National Child-Centered Divorce Month

by Laura Campbell of The D-Spot

The second annual recognition of National Child-Centered Divorce Month will take place throughout July across the United States. Professionals who deal with divorce issues -- therapists, attorneys, mediators, coaches, educators, clergy and others - will be joining forces to share valuable parenting messages. One of the most significant is: Don't make your child a pawn in your conflict. Instead, put your children's needs first when making decisions related to divorce or separation.

National Child-Centered Divorce Month was initiated by author Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce. Sedacca has created a Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents and works closely with a broad group of therapists, attorneys, mediators, divorce coaches, educators, financial planners and other professionals who focus on creating the most positive and harmonious outcomes for families transitioning through divorce.

Rosalind is a fabulous author and single parenting resource for those who are looking for ways to create a parenting structure that centers on the child when moving forward.

If you would like to checkout a couple of wonderful resources, here are a just a few:

www.peacefuldivorce.ning.com
www.childcentereddivorce.com
www.howdoitellthekids.com
www.divorce360.com
www.yourchildyourdivorce.com
www.divorcemag.com
www.healthyparent.com

As we enter the month of July this week, it is the perfect time to recommit yourself to creating the live that you imagine and deserve....not just for you but for your children as well.

Sometimes in the face of fear, anxiety and overwhelm, it is all we can do to manage our own emotions, actions and behaviors without having to focus on our children and their needs and emotions.

I am eager to hear from you so that I can provide you with the best resources available:

1. What are your greatest parenting concerns?

2. What support can you use in creating your new single parenting philosophy?

As you share with me, I am better able to both share existing resources with you as well as create the support that you need to create an exceptional life!

I am here to support you and to help you move forward. And you are here for each other. Together we can create the life you WANT and DESERVE!