When we prioritize and focus... and that becomes the anchor... the relationship becomes the anchor... and it trumphs everything else... than it's at once freeing and anxiety relieving... because the connection itself feeds empowerment and self-worth and self-esteem so it takes away the anxiety of raising a child.
Shefali TsabaryThere is no universal template that can be applied to everybody. So everyone kind of enter the process in their own way, on their own time.
Shefali TsabaryWe can teach children about natural consequences and cause and effect of their relationships which is really a mirror of what happens in nature.
Shefali TsabaryIf you want to enter into a state of pure connection with your child, you can achieve this by setting aside any sense of superiority.
Shefali TsabaryWhen you parent, it's crucial you realize you aren't raising a "mini me," but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. For this reason, it's important to separate who you are from who each of your children is. Children aren't ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor our raising of them to their needs, rather than molding them to fit our needs.
Shefali Tsabary