260702 What I learned in my studies this morning 6

Today's Meditation(s):

"3 years, X months, Y days including the end date."

More than the 'three and a half' I usually quote. Less then the four he really almost was.

...being understood—even after our best efforts—is never going to be fully up to us....

But if being understood is not in our control, there is something quite wonderful that is in our control: Understanding.... Most importantly, we can do this for our own children, right here, right now. We can try to really see them, really listen to them. Our own pain and our own loneliness has an upside—it teaches us the value of being understood, how much it means, how even a little of it can go a long way.

And yet today I avoided interacting with my kids for selfish reasons. Way to go, dad!

Tomorrow is my chance to do better.

Time to be better.