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MOMI REFLECTS/ The Trouble Tree

May 26, 2016 · Leave a Comment

For the past few weeks, I found myself easily upset and spoke of harsh comments.  I have known myself to be kind and gentle to my children.  The boys had the same observation. Perhaps the upcoming school enrollment and our baby’s birthday celebration might have caused my crankiness.

Anyway, what is the point then?

A priest, through his sermon, shared the story of the TROUBLE TREE.  I really like how the carpenter puts his trouble behind him and faces a new undertaking with a positive mood.  It is something we  ALL could learn from. 

THE TROUBLE TREE

The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work. His electric saw quit, and now his ancient pick-up truck refused to start.

While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.

On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a tall tree, touching tips of the branches with both hands.

When opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed with smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.

Afterwards he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.

“Oh, that’s my trouble tree” he replied. “I know that I can’t help having troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure. Troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I get home. Then in the morning I pick them up again.

“Funny thing is,” he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick ‘em up, there ain’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.”

—

Setting boundaries around our troubles is indeed a good way to put off unwanted conflicts caused by our grumpiness.  Let us not make someone else miserable with our own unhappiness.

Sorry, boys, for being a nightmare. And thank you, dear Lord, for waking me up.

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  1. Carol Cassara (@ccassara) says

    May 27, 2016 at 12:38 am

    It’s an inspirational story and one that I’m sure will come in handy for me to remember. Because we are all just human. Right?

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      Yes, we could always make mistakes but we can also have our own trouble tree to leave those bad experiences behind.

      Reply
  2. momknowsbest15 says

    May 27, 2016 at 12:48 am

    I love this concept of a trouble tree. He is a very wise man.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Indeed a wise man. Love reading it again and again.

      Reply
  3. Aki says

    May 27, 2016 at 4:20 am

    Hello, I am here to inform you that I have nominated you for Liebster Award! 🙂 https://thelearnify.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/the-liebster-award-5-nominations/

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      This is such a sweet and humbling message. Will then check this. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Aki says

        June 1, 2016 at 3:12 am

        you are most welcome ! 🙂

        Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:19 am

    What a wise man and very inspirational. I like.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:51 am

      I like it too. And would like to do the same. I hope i could do it continuously.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth O. says

    May 27, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    That’s a very good message especially for people who are working. It’s important that we leave troubles where they should be left and not lash out on the people who are watching our backs.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:30 am

      I agree. Difficult but should be or necessary.

      Reply
  6. alison says

    May 27, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    I have never heard that story before but I love it. I think being able to let go of your troubles even for a couple hours is a great skill and how successful people are able to function every day in life.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:29 am

      Yes, its truly inspirational and i hope i could do it as well.

      Reply
  7. ASKSonnie says

    May 27, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I liked the analogy. But in reality, stress gets the better of us from time to time, and the poor people in our circle is always at the receiving end of our wrath. Good thing we have an understanding and resilient family.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:26 am

      I love how you describe our family. Indeed they are very resilient and so forgiving.

      Reply
  8. ROBERT LEE says

    May 27, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Tama! Kung me problema, find a way to channel them somewhere and turn troubles into positives! That way, hindi maapektuhan ang ibang tao, lalo mga loved ones mo.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:25 am

      Mismo, sir. 🙂 pero minsan hirap gawin.

      Reply
  9. Mrs_Daaku says

    May 27, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Ya. Its wonderful! Its always good to leave stress behind but its extremely difficult. Great post, thought provoking

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:24 am

      Extremely difficult. I super agree. But needed to really leave stress behind or else our relationship with our loved ones would suffer.

      Reply
  10. PiaDy says

    May 27, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    “Let us not make someone else miserable with our own unhappiness”- love this! I’m a walking ball of anxiety and have been known to snap at people when I’m not in the mood, so this a good reminder. I love the story too! There really is value in keeping our family insulated from the external stress that we’re experiencing. Thanks for sharing!

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:23 am

      You are welcome. And thank you, too, for appreciating the story / post.

      Reply
  11. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

    May 27, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    That’s wonderful story. I would probably have made the same conclusion with the moral from that sermon and we do have the ability to rid ourselves of negativity.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:21 am

      Such a wonderful story. Another lesson learned.

      Reply
  12. travelerettenyc says

    May 27, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    What a sweet story! You care so much about your sons. I’m sure you do everything you can to keep your trouble away from them. I also have work stress from time to time that makes me grumpy. I try to remind myself of the things that are truly important to me and keep my stress away from those things that are really precious.

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:20 am

      Such sweet words to read. I always look forward to reading your comments. They are really sensible. Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Rachel Mouton says

    May 27, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    What a great way to keep our bad moods and temper in check. I am going to put this into practice in my own life. Thanks!

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:18 am

      Yes, such a nice way to wake us also of our bad moods.

      Reply
  14. Samantha Coronado (@followyouroad) says

    May 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    What a truly inspiring story! I’ve never heard about it before. This is really helpful for me because I find it hard to control some emotions like anger and anxiety. I try to mentally leave it, but my body responds as if there’s still a foreign invader. I have to find my own tree in which to hang the bad vibes, so to speak.

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:17 am

      Yes, trying hard to do the same and use the tree instead.

      Reply
  15. Karlyn Flores says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    What a wise man and I love reading this post. It makes me inspired

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:13 am

      Thank you. Indeed a wise man.

      Reply
  16. Neri Ann says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    Great way to ease your troubles away! There are times too when my patience really goes to the boiling point. What I usually do is go out outside the house for a while and let me temper go. In that way my kids will not see me angry and once I go home, I will just kiss and hug them.

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:13 am

      Such a sweet and thoughtful act. Should practice that as well. Thanks.

      Reply
  17. Nadine Smith says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Great story! It reminds us to leave our troubles behind and spare our loved ones from them. It’s always good to talk to them about it, but not burden them too much with our pain.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:12 am

      Yes, talking with them is another way. Thanks for this.

      Reply
  18. Joanna says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    There is a saying, when you encounter a problem, instead of getting angry about it, just park it and go on with your day. When you will return to deal with it, it won’t looks so bad anymore.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Such a nice saying. Hope i be able to reflect on it and apply it as well. Thanks.

      Reply
  19. tp keane says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    awe that really is a fantastic story. I love it so much that I’m going to share it with the family.

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    • momi berlin says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Thank you for appreciating the story. Truly worth sharing.

      Reply
  20. Kathy says

    May 28, 2016 at 12:38 am

    What a great story. I love the whole concept of a trouble tree. That’s so neat!

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:31 pm

      Love it as well. Learned a lot from it and hoping I could live and survive with my own trouble tree.

      Reply
  21. sparkofsouthernmoms says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:11 am

    This is an amazing story! I will have to remember this story and share with some of my family! Thank you for sharing!

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Yes, such a nice story not to share with family and even friends.

      Reply
  22. Cheryleyle says

    May 28, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Wow, just another way of spreading good vibes! It’s a healthy tip for people who are often focused on the negative things. I think, di ba, let’s live in the moment.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Yup, indeed spreading good vibes. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Liz Mays says

    May 28, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I especially love the part where there didn’t seem to be as many in the morning. Love it!

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      Yes. I agree. That’s a nice part indeed.

      Reply
  24. Alfonzowords says

    May 29, 2016 at 5:23 am

    brilliant, thanks for sharing! it’s inspirational, because we are all human after all. there just comes that point

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      You are welcome. Such a inspiring story indeed.

      Reply
  25. kareen liez datoy (@blessedliez) says

    May 30, 2016 at 10:30 am

    This is a nice story! We really get cranky at times and I have experienced this recently. This is a good reminder that we really have to leave our troubles behind and be happy especially in front of the kids.

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      Yes, I agree. I just hope I will be consistent on making use of my trouble tree. I do not want to hurt my family in any way.

      Reply
  26. Marielle Altenor says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Whenever I start to feel that I’m losing my patience with my son I tell him to give me a few minutes to calm down. Sometimes I only need 5 minutes to just reflect. Is that or I yell lol

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      A nice way indeed. I guess I need that as well. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  27. Shaylee Field says

    May 31, 2016 at 4:39 am

    What a wonderful story! I don’t have kids yet but I definitely learned an important lesson for the future!

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    • momi berlin says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Such a nice story indeed. Hope I be able to use correctly my trouble tree.

      Reply
  28. The Pink Caboodle says

    June 2, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I’m often guilty of grumpiness lol…this is a great lesson to keep in mind, to not take out our anger on other people

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Yes, i agree. And i pray i could make use of my trouble tree wisely and effectively.

      Reply

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