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4126 You're Not Lost, You're Just Sightseeing
Life doesn’t come with a map. It twists and turns, throws detours at us, and sometimes drops us in places we never expected. This reality hits even harder when you’re raising kids—because now you’re not just navigating your own path; you’re guiding little explorers through their own confusing journeys. Overwhelm can take over, leaving you with questions: “Am I doing this right? Are we lost?” But the thing is that you’re not lost; you’re just sightseeing. When you’re sightseeing, you don’t panic because you’re off-course. You pause. You take in the landscape. You explore surprises. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Life’s messiness is actually a part of the journey. It’s where growth, understanding, and resilience happen. In parenting, that means embracing the unpredictable, learning from every twist, and realizing that every “wrong” turn is actually part of a bigger, unfolding adventure. The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 3:5-6 to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” When you’re sightseeing, it’s about surrendering control and trusting that the path will become clear. Trust yourself. The K.I.S.S. ~ Trust yourself! Here are three things parents can do to help themselves and their children remember this essential truth: 1. Normalize the Struggle — Share Your Story Honestly Children need to hear that confusion, setbacks, and failures are part of life. When you share your own struggles without shame, you show them it’s okay to stumble. As Joel Osteen says, “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” Normalizing struggle takes away fear and teaches perseverance. 2. Build “Sight-Seeing” Moments — Create Time to Reflect Together Set aside moments regularly—whether it’s a dinner conversation or a quiet walk—where everyone can talk openly about what’s hard, what’s surprising, and what’s inspiring. Help kids (and yourself) see problems as scenes on the journey, not dead ends.  Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Teaching stillness invites perspective. 3. Anchor in Hope and Purpose — Find Your Family’s North Star Create rituals, mantras, or family verses that remind everyone you’re not lost; you’re learning and growing. Something simple like, “We keep moving forward, together,” or a shared scripture like: Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This can serve as a compass in stormy seasons. Parenting is chaotic, confusing, and sometimes frustrating. But when you reframe your experience as sightseeing rather than getting lost, the fog clears, and you can see where you are. You see the bumps and turns as part of the terrain, not as obstacles to quit over. So when life feels complicated, remember: you’re not lost. You’re sightseeing. You’re learning. You’re growing. Keep moving forward, knowing every step matters. "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." ~ Kristianne Wargo "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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