Enlightened Parenting
Written by Mandy on January 2nd, 2012
Edited by Attachment Parenting, Balance, Parenting Philosophies, Work and Family
In Buddhism, the path to an enlightened life is through presence. Peak moments, when our lives and our awareness are at one with each other, give us a taste of this enlightenment. During these times, we are completely aware of what is going on around us and are a part of it. As the gap between ourselves diminishes, so, too, does our suffering and distress.
While these moments ebb and flow in our journeys, working toward mindfulness allows us to work toward a unified body, heart, and mind. They blend together as our attention is focused.
In our parenting journeys, as with any other relationship, we sometimes find ourselves at odds with our children from time to time. These are the moments in our lives when we can practice mindfulness. By immersing ourselves in the moment, attempting to understand our child’s point of view, and practicing nonviolent communication, we can leave the discord behind and embrace enlightened parenting, just as we embrace our child. Leaving behind what we believe should be allows us to embrace what is and therefore work as one with our child.
About The Author: Mandy
Mandy O'Brien is an unschooling mom of five. She's an avid reader and self-proclaimed research fanatic. An active advocate of human rights, Mandy works to provide community programs through volunteer work. She is a co-author of the book Homemade Cleaners, where simple living and green cleaning meet science. She shares a glimpse into her life at Living Peacefully with Children, where she writes about various natural parenting subjects and is working to help parents identify with and normalize attachment parenting through Attachment Parents Get Real.
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