Tuesday, February 4, 2014

The Ripple Effect (and Kindness) of Wise Counsel

"The best advice comes from people who don't give advice."
― Matthew McConaughey

A friend recently called to ask my advice on an issue relating to her children.  For a mother, it is very difficult to find clarity in thinking about situations or issues that negatively impact our children.  Because we feel so much is at stake, it is hard to push emotions aside and think clearly.  As I listened to my friend, I remembered a very important question that a dear friend of mine had asked me when I was grappling with my own child-related tough issue.  She had asked me, "What do you want?"  Her question made me think and made it possible for me to gain clarity.  As I spoke to this other friend, I asked her the same question and it helped us work through her situation.  Wise counsel is a kindness that seems to have a ripple effect.

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