WHY WE CAN’T BREAK THE CHRYSALIS
EMPOWERING OUR LOVED ONES TO TAKE FLIGHT
One year, Doug and Sharee designed an
cautioned the grandchildren — if you help break the chrysalis for the butterfly, it will die. The kids resisted the urge and cheered as the butterflies eventually took flight. How often do we feel that same urge to help our children break through their chrysalis? It’s tough being a parent. But all too often when we rush to relieve the struggle, we may end up facilitating their setbacks. When we step in to rescue, it can often create victims. This principle is at the heart of Doug’s book, “Entitlement Abolition.” As you look at your own family, consider the value of empowering rather than entitling your children or grandchildren. Remember to encourage your family to live in the zones of accountability and responsibility. And avoid robbing loved ones of their own opportunity to grow stronger and take life on … so they can eventually fly.
activity where they gave the children small jars with five caterpillars each. The kids watched in awe as the caterpillars made their cocoons, then waited with anticipation to see when
the caterpillars would emerge as Monarchs.
As noted in the June issue, every summer Doug and Sharee lead Grandpa’s Camp, a dedicated time for their 20 grandchildren to join them at their cabin. During the camp, they share conversations, teach important principles, and experience camping and high adventure. The older grandchildren help teach the younger ones the principles and skills they’ve learned, and it’s become a highlight of every summer for the entire family.
As the first of the caterpillars started to break through the chrysalis, the grandchildren were eager to help them with the process. It’s a natural reaction — when we see something struggle, we want to help it out of the problem immediately. While Doug and Sharee admired that helpful instinct in their grandchildren, they used the moment to teach an important lesson, one that may be counterintuitive. They
GET IN THE GAME TAKE YOUR TAILGATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
One of the best parts of football season — other than watching your team dominate the scoreboards — is tailgating! It’s a great time filled with good food, drinks, friends, and family, and an ideal opportunity to make memories that will build up your Foundational Dimension. The basics are easy to remember (condiments, trash bags, silverware, etc.), but sometimes the innovative and ingenious hacks are what bring the tailgate to a whole new level. USE A TOOLBOX You can find these in just about any home improvement store and turn them into a tailgating kit filled with all of the essentials. From can openers and spatulas to trash bags and sunscreen, a toolbox can hold everything and anything you may need for the best tailgating experience.
It’s also great for keeping everything in one place. You can even keep it in your car so you’re ready to tailgate at any moment. FREEZE WATER BOTTLES Instead of having to constantly refill your coolers and spend money on bags of ice, you can actually freeze your water bottles. The frozen bottles will keep your drinks and other refrigerated items cool for hours, and then by the end of the game, you will have fresh, cold water to drink. SET UP A HAND-WASHING STATION This may be one of the most overlooked essentials in tailgating. Though some may settle for a simple hand sanitizer, if you’re cooking with raw meat and marinades, you’ll want to wash your hands with soap and water.
Rather than waiting in long lines and missing tailgating time, you can have a “hand-washing station” nearby so you don’t miss out on the action! An empty laundry detergent dispenser or a cooler with a water spout can be filled with warm water for rinsing your hands — just have soap and paper towels on standby. Try these tailgating hacks this coming football season — or any sporting season! Whether you’ve been showing up to the games for decades or you're hosting your first tailgating event, these genius hacks will make your next game easy, fun, and one for the books.
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