It is easy to be swept away by some overwhelming feeling, so it's helpful to remember that any stressful feeling is like a compassionate alarm clock that says, "You're caught in the dream."
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When you stay present with your children, that’s where abundance is. And when you stay out of their business, that’s where everything you deserve in life is. When you’re in presence, there’s no story, and you are abundance. And you come to trust that space so often that you just eventually hang out as that, because there is nothing that can move you out of it, not even a perceived child or a perceived anything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being present with your children leads to a sense of abundance and fulfillment in life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being fully engaged and present with one’s children. It suggests that true abundance comes from this state of presence, where we let go of distractions and not interfere in their lives. By focusing on the moment and trusting the space of presence, one can achieve a deeper sense of fulfillment and peace, which is not dependent on external circumstances.
Themes
PresenceAbundanceChildrenTrustFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting seminar focused on mindfulness.
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