Our response to a portrayal of breastfeeding on television.
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.
Thanks for addressing this topic, i had a totally different experience, I got lots of support feeding my sons and I even stopped using the cover because I couldn’t be bothered when no one seems to notice my boobs hanging around anyways. I think for a while I confused scrutiny with my own insecurities but now I feel very comfortable and I hope I’m not the only one!
So happy to hear that you have had a different experience! And for sharing it with us as well. I realize that this is one aspect of the breastfeeding topic, and for me I felt the scrutiny much more when I was nursing after the age of 1. And even more so after the age of 2. It came in the form of outright verbal comments made to me – from family members who had no issue telling me their opinion. 🙂 I look forward to the day where it’s not even a topic of discussion, because it will be what it will be – and not “controversy worthy.”