For today's lesson: who are you trying to please? Whether we know it or not, there are probably bleachers full of people who are watching every move we make, all the time, in our own minds. Who sits in your bleachers? The relative who once told you she thought your kids were whiners? The mail carrier who made some comment once? The friend whom you admire so much that you try to be like him? The author of that book?

These are your INFLUENCERS. Consciously or unconsciously, these people have a say.  When you are making a decision or taking action based in reaction to one of those influencers, then what is the impact?

If the action or decision does not line up with your authentic self, and is instead a reaction, then you are likely to be agitated, irritated, impatient, angry, aggressive.

I found this blog post one of the best that I've read in a while. It's pretty interesting how becoming a parent we always end up having folks on the bleachers, interrupting our psyche, and blocking our natural authentic instincts, influencing us at every turn. May I venture to say that that influence is not for the best?

I'm not saying that we don't need each other, and that we should always do what we want regardless...but, check out who those people are that you have bequeathed great power over your unconscious choices.

This blog post is a must read. I would have Kris on my bleachers any day!