Human life and the context of relationships.
Modern individualist societies place a high value on independence, self-reliance, and autonomy, but these values often contradict our true human nature.
Relentless.
It’s a word one of my dear friends used recently to describe parenting - especially in those early hazy always-breastfeeding and rarely-sleeping days - and OH did it resonate.
There is no perfect parent!
There is no perfect parent and there is no journey as awakening as parenthood, as it requires us to be self-aware and present in every exchange.
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If we can come with calm we are modeling how we want our child to be in the future. They certainly won’t do it today or tomorrow but I’ll say this.
I will never not be tired!
It’s midweek and I am feeling like I will never not be tired.
Motherhood really is holy work.
More help!
Seriously blow me away with your support and encouragement. The stories I shared today was me totally being honest, I struggle with the whole cleaning all day and wanting more help.
Isn’t this the truth?
When I carve out time or tap into my supports so that I can dedicate some time to caring for myself, everyone in my family wins. My children will reap the benefits of a mother who feels better, feels more refreshed, happier, and relaxed.
Far from perfect.
Our days as moms may be far from perfect and our days may unravel in a totally different way than we had hoped. We may feel as though we are engulfed in chaos and overwhelm some days, and other days might feel better, more manageable, and we feel like we’re even able to breathe better.
Being a “mindful mama”
Today I was asked to speak to being a “mindful mama” and it reminded me that we could all use a little more mindfulness in our lives...
You’re a good girl/boy.
When you describe what you see they will praise themselves because you are really looking, really listening, really noticing! It’s just about being real.
How far technology has come.
It’s crazy to think how far technology has come. How connected or disconnected it has made us. While we spend hours online those surrounding us in person don’t have our attention.
A poor understanding of child development.
The idea of “hardening up” children by restricting emotional nurturance and comfort and pushing children into situations they are not ready for is based on a poor understanding of child development.