TRAINING OUR DRAGON WITHIN

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Hiccup Wannabe

When the girls were toddlers watching HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON became an obsession. Hiccup was their hero! Philosophers like Dostoevski set the stage for writers like Tui Sutherland and the dragons of WINGS OF FIRE; Skywings, Rainwings, Icewings Leafwings and etcetera. Girls have read and reread all 15 books. Each of us have our own dragons and the secret is to have our sword ready, but mostly keeping it sheathed.

Girls say, "Grandma's Dragon is a "Nightwing!"

It’s not helpful to feel sorry for people who have uncontrolled dragons within (alcoholism, drugs, brutality- with words as well, helpless attitudes and poverty - not just money). Catching and highlighting how each of us control and train our own dragon is the way to go as parents, relatives, teachers, mentors, CEOs and neighbors.

According to a number of key figures in psychology, daily habits and social connections are key. That includes appreciation of “dragon conflicts” where overcoming makes us stronger.

Thank you God
Auld Lang Syne
4th year since Sam passed on December 31st
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022
Looking forward to another year of “Dragon Training”