rethinking the way we see and raise children: On identity, presence, and parenting as a practice of respect.
An honest look at respectful parenting—not as perfection, but as presence, humility, and unlearning old patterns.
To have more joy: unlearn materialism
Innate joy is a radical act in a society that was founded upon the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson envisioned a fair society where everyone had the chance to star in their own rags to riches story. Jefferson’s vision was imprinted in the Declaration of independence – that Americans shall have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This has led people into believing that accumulating stuff is the key to happiness. One of the pitfalls of materialism for many people, myself included, is waste. I had accumulated a lot of clothes throughout the years and much … More
