Life is an adventure, whether in good times or in bad times; there is always much to learn on the journey. Sometimes it is easy to get stuck in the way you think, in how you relate to others or in the manner you live. A different perspective can be the change you are seeking. I’ve spent many years speaking, writing, coaching, loving and meeting people where they are. My goal always has been to help clients, audiences and readers to grow beyond their perceived limits by changing their perspectives. I believe in a big God who wants us to know Him and His ways and who will walk with us all the way.
Dear Jan, I was wondering what you thought about this situation? My mother-in-law is sweet to me but she tries to find out too much information about my husband and our kids when we are alone. I’ve gotten where I hate to be alone with her because I know it’s going to be 20 Questions. Am I wrong to feel as if she is invading our private space? Any advice? Lindy Dear Lindy, I feel your uncomfortableness (Is that a word?) This is one of those situations that the kids roll their eyes about and call ‘AWKWARD!’ I know it’s uncomfortable but I think if you can remember the principle of ‘Seek to understand rather than to be understood,’ you may be able to handle it gracefully. Your first comment that your mother-in-law is ‘sweet’ to you can go along way. That probably means she cares about you and wants you to know it. Sometimes asking a lot of questions is out of care. No doubt, she knows she isn’t going to get a lot of information
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Jan Silvious has been reaching out to women for over 25 years, helping them to live fully and to embrace an intelligent attitude toward life.
As a featured speaker at Women of Faith arena events, Jan has encouraged audiences across the country and across every denomination, challenging them to grow into the women God has called them to be. She has been a plenary speaker for Precept Ministries' National Women's Convention, Moody's Women's Conferences, Moody's Founder's Week.
