watching all the volunteers rock up to help flood victims in brisbane this morning has brought just as many tears to my eyes as watching the actual coverage of the flood damage over the last week. made me aware that more often then not we are disappointed by human behaviour more regularly then we are proud of it. sure i often pray my son will grow up to be successful, creative, clever, outgoing, healthy etc etc - just the same as every parent. 

but most of all i'm going to work my butt off to teach my son respect, manners & kindness - traits that will bring him more happiness, love & fulfillment than any material possession he could ever own.

i recently made the below graphic my screen saver - 

sometimes you need to bring what matters most to the front of your mind & remind yourself every day...

source: postcards from far away