Being a conscious parent is not about arriving at a destination…after which you have earned the title “conscious parent.” It’s not a designation to put on your resume, or a symbol of having achieved a certain level of mastery of its principles. It’s about the commitment to the journey – and it can start on day one. You can choose TODAY to be a conscious parent. It means you are committed to the never-ending journey that emphasizes growth, truth, authenticity, and presence. We can all practice these skills and achieve various levels of mastery, however the genuine intention towards the journey is the most important piece that matters. Conscious Parenting is not a checklist of external attributes….it’s about the process. It is not about being a “human being,” but about being a “human becoming.” It is about being authentic, vulnerable, and honest. While there is a full spectrum of what that looks like from the outside, the most important aspect of being a conscious parent is the intention.

Archives for August 2012

A spiritual lesson… from a fly?

August 8, 2012 by Erika Elmuts Leave a Comment

Mark span / Foter Einstein knew what he was talking about when he defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Yet how often as parents do we do this? Often, it is because we don’t know what else to try, and if we keep trying, as least […]

Surgery to prevent bullying?

August 6, 2012 by Erika Elmuts 1 Comment

It’s time for a change. This morning, I was interviewed on San Diego’s channel 6 news about a recent CNN story about a 14 year old girl who was awarded a $40,000 plastic surgery by a charity because she was being bullied about her ears. Discussions around the Internet on this topic have offered […]