I m not saying it can t be done, just that it is the largest and, ultimately, most satisfying compromise I ve made in my life. One area that has become important to me that wasn t before is family history. Hence, last months article, Writing Your Family Dream History . It s a perfect way for me to learn about my relatives, provide an intriguing tool for my children as they grow, and still connect with the not-mommy part of me. Here s some pointers I ve come up with in writing down your family s dreams.
Some people think verbally, others think visually.
You are more apt to get some relatives to participate by drawing you an image rather than sharing a dream in words. If you can get them to doodle, or paint or even show you an image in a magazine that is similar to their dreams, you have yet another piece of your family s dream puzzle, and a more interesting family encyclopedia. Sidestep this deterrent by approaching the subject over dinner, or at a specific time and place when distractions are less likely. Have pen and paper ready, or a tape recorder. This is perhaps the easiest way to get them to participate.