It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner.
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Good parents give their children Roots and Wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the dual role of parents in providing a sense of security and independence to their children.
Jonas Salk's quote highlights the balance parents must achieve in raising their children: they need to instill a sense of belonging and identity through roots, while simultaneously encouraging freedom and self-discovery through wings. This metaphor suggests that effective parenting involves nurturing a child's connection to their home and heritage, while also preparing them to venture out into the world and apply their lessons and values.
Themes
ParentingRootsWingsChildrenGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
I shared this quote in my parenting workshop to discuss the importance of balance in raising children.
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