What we get from our father's and mother's is strength.. But if we don't take responsibility and see this, then they remain our weaknesses and will be revealed in our manner of speaking about them.
I've spoken of my father's temper, but you won't hear me say "I got my temper from my father". I take responsibility, so if I exhibit a temper, it is mine and mine only. His temper is his and his only. Its true we learn from our guardians these compromises, but its also true we are completely free and empowered to change ourselves anytime we like--no one is holding us back, not even our parents. And when in our integrity, we'll thank them a thousand times for the strength of their gifts to us through the challenges they presented.





