For my kids, I can be concerned to the point where I speak to them like their parents, that I give them the type of information their parents would give them. They require that sort of telling and advice at their age. I tell them to do this, not to do that. I tell them what is good for them, what is not, not so much that I have to be in control but because I care enough to want to tell them what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is not.
For adults, where and how do we draw the line? When do the people whom I care about know that I care a great deal for them without seeming like I am nagging and being overly concerned? How much is enough? How much is too much? How much concern to show so people would not misunderstand my intention? How much concern to show so people will know my intention? How much to persist? How much to let go?
Life is not easy ya? Always praying that God will give me more wisdom, more discernment.
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Perhaps we can put our legs into the shoes of the people whom we care about. Try and think about if we were them, how much concern that will make us feel comfortable with. I believe it will more or less help us to understand how much concern we should give.
I agree what you are saying to a certain extent. I guess different people are different, and have different levels of being comfortable with the attention that they are receiving. :) thanks for your thoughts though. Trust that you are keeping well. Catch ya Sunday.
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