All The Secrets

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“Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” – Mary Tyler Moore

The other day my kids and I were out walking in the neighborhood and ran into two brothers, 11-years-old and 9-years-old, from the English family that has moved in up the street. The older brother did a card trick for Miss O. I wasn’t paying attention to all of it, but there was audience involvement, and even some spelling and counting going on.

When the older brother finished and revealed the chosen card – the right one – the younger brother exclaimed quite proudly in his delightful British accent, “It works nearly every time.”

Which made me laugh. The way he said it so charmingly uncovered that a lot of practice has gone into this particular trick.

And it reminded me that often family members know our secrets and weak points. Hopefully, especially when they are working well, within the context of great love and acceptance.

Speaking of family, I spoke with Vicki on this week’s Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast about how I started my family as a single person. We talk about invitro fertilization, the fears I needed to overcome, the lessons I apply from my dad, and the seven quotes that have helped me change my script from fear to love. Please listen and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple, Spotify or Pocketcasts to Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast or find it here on WordPress: Episode 40: The Power of Choice with Wynne Leon

(quote comes from the MSW Blog: Being Brave)

41 thoughts on “All The Secrets”

  1. You are doubtless an authoratative voice on the subject of solo parenthood, Wynne. If someone asked me where to go for help on the subject, you would be the person I’d recommend.

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  2. Beautiful reminder! Also, what a lovely family photo!

    I just listened to your podcast (after reading Vicki’s post about it). I’m in total agreement regarding the transformative work of vulnerability. Can you point me to resources or even links for the Brené Brown / Joseph Cambell info you shared? I’ve read and listened to a lot of Brown’s work, but love the way you explained it in the podcast. Maybe that was your own amalgamation/synthesis?

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      2. Yes, that’s the episode! “Act 2 is where the protagonist looks for every comfortable way to solve the problem. Every easy way to solve the problem. Every way to solve the problem that does not require the hero’s vulnerability”. 🤯

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      2. I can totally understand why! The other day the older brother interrupted Miss O as she was talking. When he finished, she asked if she could continue. And he said, “Oh, carry on.” So elegant…

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  7. Hi Wynne, I’ve missed you! Okay, I am completely charmed by a British accent! “It works nearly every time,” that’s precious. And how brilliant the meaning behind the statement. Sometimes I forget to listen for that. I’m excited to pop over and listen to your podcast! Hugs, c

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  10. You charm us all, Every. Time. Almost as if you type in a British accent and we cannot tear ourselves away!

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  11. You gotta love and sometimes cringe at how our family always keeps us honest and humble. I can only imagine the look on the older brother’s eyes when the younger brother said that.

    I hope these two kids will become regular friends for yours as well. They sound delightful.

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