Seeing Wholeness in Every Expression

The secret to a strong parent-child bond is to relinquish control. Psychologist Shefali Tsabary, teaches "conscious parenting," in her new book, The Parenting Map. She advises that shame and blame don't work, and that we should make choices that align with our child's needs, not our own metrics of success. "What you view as disrespectful often has more to do with your feelings than your kid's behavior."
"We often endorse our children for their actions, rather than for just being. Celebrating our children’s being means allowing them to exist without the snares of our expectations. It’s to revel in their existence without them having to do a single thing, prove anything, or accomplish any kind of goal.” - Shefali Tsabary, The Conscious Parent
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, today I live consciously. I am awake, aware, and fully present in my relationships. I see wholeness in every expression, and I give thanks for the beautiful and wise ways we nurture one another. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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