Great list! I read its entirety at the attached link!
The greatest challenge for me would be #9:
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| "By laughing hard, but not at another's expense. Joking and laughter are blessings you can add to create a fun-loving haven, but be cautious not to laugh at your kids' expense or allow them to laugh at yours or others' expense. Watch funny, clean movies together. Tell jokes. Tell funny family stories over and over until they become ridiculous. A lighthearted family that doesn't take itself too seriously is a haven-home." |
I grew up in a very serious family and we really didn't laugh much or joke much. Therefore, I've always been such a serious person and I think my seriousness affects my attitude, I have a heavy attitude. I think Ms. DeMuth hit it with #10 about having joy. I think the key and the biblical concept behind being lighthearted and being able to laugh is having true joy. That is one principle that I need to constantly remind myself to have...true joy because we have hope.
