Posts Tagged ‘parenthood’
Walking with a three-year-old
The secret to holding space, teaching, and coaching is embodied when you walk hand-in-hand with a three-year-old. The child has smaller steps. His curiosity is piqued more often. He stops to touch things that have drawn his focus every few steps. We contribute to a sense of belonging and safety by holding his hand gently…
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Imagination is spirit
Imagination is spirit. Children are IN spirit (inspired). They lead us by their example of how to be self-connected and in flow. Our children are our godparents.
Read MoreFacilitator, Nurturer, Parent
Our children do more than notice our actions, words, and habits. They use the data to build the filters through which the rest of their lives will run. Every gift we give them now purposely or inadvertently will keep giving for the rest of their days. The opportunity: We facilitate their connection with themselves through…
Read MoreMemento vitae
Some lessons are worth relearning every day and as often as possible. For instance, the concept of memento mori. By remembering death, life becomes more valuable. A powerful spin on this is memento amore perit. Those we love can die at any moment. And if it happened, I can imagine begging for even my least…
Read MoreListening is relational proprioception
Proprioception is the perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body. The reason this is important is that you use this information to guide your decision making about position and movement. As you walk, it is proprioception that tells you the shape and firmness of the ground and helps guide appropriate motor…
Read MoreOne vision is one version
Being a parent requires having vision. If being a parent is the highest priority, then all other activities are strategies that promote this. Becoming a partner and/or spouse is a strategy to be a better parent. A chosen profession is a strategy to be a better parent. Aligning the ability to find enjoyment by contributing…
Read MoreThe greatest service
Your profession, technique, or application is only one element of your service. Who you are, who you are becoming, and how you move through the process is your greatest service. Just like kids will do as you do and not as you say, the biggest impact you have on the lives of those you serve…
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