"Y" is for Yielding (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #31)

"Y" is for Yielding

Yielding tends to have the connotation of giving up, of being weak, but isn't it just the opposite side of the coin  (or perhaps the reflection of...) of Strength?

Sometimes giving up one's rights/giving up one's "way" creates a smoother path (consider the traffic circle or "merging" traffic...), and once in awhile, those in authority (parents, Employers, Government Officials, etc...) would do well to consider timely yielding of their own concerns for the good of the whole (or another individual).

Being "in charge" should not come from a position of selfishness and greed, but sadly our human tendencies often distort Servant of the People (or family) positions of "authority" into dictatorial power grabs...

Food for thought~

Blessings~

"W" is for Wonders (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #29)

As I look around, I am so amazed and awed by the Wonders of God's creation!

What wonders did you observe this past week? 

Feel free to share in the comments! 

Blessings~

"V" is for Vigorous (Charlotte Mason Inspiration # 28)

"V" is for Vigorous

Are your children vigorous? 

Charlotte Mason has a prescription for you if they are lacking... 

Vigorous: Strong, Healthy, Full of Energy... 

How do you encourage vigor in your home? 

Blessings~

"U" is for Understanding (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #27)

"U" is for Understanding~ something to ponder... 

T is for Thanks ~ (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #26)

T is for Thanks...

The quote continues... "simple in that we are really thinking of the kindness of the other person and not of ourselves; and sincere, in that we do not say a word more than we feel, or make believe to value a gift for its own sake when it is really not of value to us."

After a long hiatus, I shall attempt to finish my Charlotte Mason Inspiration A-Z picture/quotes. Please let me know if you enjoy(ed) this series. :)

Blessings~

S is for Service (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #25)

S is for Service

Blessings~

"R" is for Responsible (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #24)

"R" is for Responsible 

Decisions are the stuff of responsibility~ 

to go 

to stay

to listen, obey

to observe

to turn a blind eye

to move, to flourish

to stop, to atrophy

Oh, to teach them to choose aright... 

Blessings~

Q is for Quintessence ~ Charlotte Mason Inspiration #23

Q is for Quintessence 

Quintessence: noun. the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

black and white dragonfly on VT granite

After a hiatus from my Charlotte Mason Inspiration ABC's I'm going to finish up.
So Sorry to have left you hanging...

So~ who do you think is the quintessential poet of our time? Perhaps a songwriter?
Leave me a note in the comments!

Blessings~

"P" is for Peace (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #22)

"P" is for Peace

I like this notion/reminder~ that Peace *is* like a River, not stagnant~
It is flowing, cleansing, changing, molding and making a deeper, richer path in our lives~
That is the kind of peace that I wish for our lives.

Blessings~

"N" is for Nurture and "O" is for Observation (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #20 and #21)

My apologies~ I have been away on vacation, and my blog has been rather quiet~
Catching up a little on my Charlotte Mason Inspiration posts...

"N" is for Nurture

and 

"O" is for Observation

Blessings~

M is for Mystery (Charlotte Mason Inspiration # 19)

M is for Mystery

Blessings~

K is for Kindness and L is for Loyalty (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #17 & # 18)

Once again, I've fallen behind on my Charlotte Mason Inspiration posts, my apologies!

~Without further ado~

K is for Kindness (and Kittens)

L is for Loyalty

Blessings~

I is for Individuality and J is for Joy (Charlotte Mason Inspiration # 15 and # 16)

Catching up on my Charlotte Mason Inspiration posts and Blogging through the ABC's...

I is for Individuality

Understanding that ultimately, we need to give our children space to allow them to see and hear God, and grow at the pace that HE has determined...

J is for JOY!!!

Blessings~

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H is for Habit, Helpful (Charlotte Mason Inspiration # 14)

Something to ponder...... 

Blessings~

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G is for Gratitude (Charlotte Mason Inspiration # 13)

G is for Gratitude

I love the way Charlotte Mason reminds us to be grateful to the Grand Artist, the Almighty Creator, for the smallest to the largest miracles of nature that He created.

Yesterday was a homeschool park day at a local wooded, riverside park. After everyone else went home, we went for a walk on the trails through the woods, and on paths along the river. Imagine my surprise and delight when I spied a lovely spotted Pink Lady Slipper Orchid. I have never in all my years been privileged to see one in person, in the wild. Truly, "Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty." I was so happy that my daughter had her ipod and was able to take the pictures above.

I am reminded of Ann Voskamp's  One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which is really all about gratitude to the One who gives us every good gift (James 1:17)

What hidden delights have you discovered lately? I'd love to hear what you've seen that inspires you to gratitude.

Blessings~

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"F" is For Friendship (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #12)

It is so much easier to get along with others when one no longer expects perfection from others (while simultaneously ignoring one's own imperfections). Unfortunately, in today's world, relationships seem to be more "disposable" than ever~ so count yourself blessed if you and your children have found true, loyal friendships

Blessings~

"E" is for Encouragement (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #11)

Blessings~

"D" is for Diligence (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #10)

Blessings~

"C" is for Commitment (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #9)

*Although the quote doesn't directly say 'Commitment', it does imply the parent's commitment to their children through the use of the word 'Duty.'

Blessings~

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"B" is for Buds (Charlotte Mason Inspiration #8)

CHARLOTTE MASON INSPIRATION # 7

"B" is for Buds

bud photos by my eldest from around our yard and neighborhood

Just as each different kind of bud packs its leaves in a unique package, 

so each child is a unique package~ 

bursting forth and unfolding 

at the rate that is specific 

to the singular character and temperament. 

It is up to us as parents and educators 

to nurture our little buds 

so that with proper care 

they will unfurl into a thing of beauty and life. 

Blessings~

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