Earth Day is Every Day…
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Negative Thoughts, Parenting, And The Gift of Rising Again
One day, my son was feeling badly about not living up to his potential. He expressed negative beliefs of “not being good enough, being lazy, stupid, feeling guilty/shame about his choices and behaviors.
A Glimpse Into One Boy’s Emotional Development
When my son was six years old, I had two teachers suggest that my son was “emotionally immature.” Honestly, these complaints were very hard for me to swallow on many levels, especially since I am passionate about emotional intelligence and helping children cope with emotions. I, as respectfully as possible, accepted and validated their comments because, …
Lessons From My Son
I wrote this poem about my parenting journey with my son which has been published in the book, Poetry of Yoga by HawaH.
Teaching Responsibility
When my son was three, he had a small snow globe with Pluto the dog in it.
Healing Song
I have inherited some devastating negative core beliefs that get triggered easily like when anything goes wrong, I instantly feel that It’s all my fault.
Letting Go…
To Let Go doesn’t mean to stop caring; it means I can’t do it for someone else.
Your Bill of Human Rights
You have the right to be you.
You have the right to put yourself first.
How Embracing Negativity Brings Positivity…
It always amazes me how a genuine, simple acknowledgment of one’s feelings will almost instantly relieve the tension and transform it into positive energy.
Conflict Reframe
Conflict, or times of significant stress, can often be the greatest opportunities for connection, healing, and growth when you learn to embrace the negativity and trust the journey.