Yes! Yes! Yes! That is something that parents forget too often. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor our raising of them to their needs, rather than molding them to fit our needs.” Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. For this reason, it’s important to separate who you are from who each of your children is. “When you parent, it’s crucial you realize you aren’t raising a “mini-me”, but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. Key insights: You are raising a spirit throbbing with its own signature In these notes, we’ll scratch the surface by looking at our favourite ideas, so definitely grab the book – it is awesome. The book is packed with great ideas and definitely offers food for thought.
And I must say, Dr Shefali is not only a professional clinical psychologist but also a fantastic writer! I personally really liked the book as it combines my two favourite things: Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. It is more like a philosophical guide on how we can use parenting relationships for personal transformation and spiritual growth…while raising amazing human beings! This book is not a set of “quick-fix” strategies. I saw Dr Shefali’s TED talk some time ago and was super excited to read The Conscious Parent. It sheds some light on the spiritual side of the parenting journey and offers a radically new perspective on raising children.
If you are looking for a good read on how to parent consciously, start with this book. As part of this approach, we are asked to open ourselves up to the possibility that our imperfections may actually be our most valuable tools for change.” The objective of this book is to illumine how we might identify and capitalize on the emotional and spiritual lessons inherent in the parenting process, so that we can use them for our own development, which in turn will result in the ability to parent more effectively. The Conscious Parent underscores the challenges that are a natural part of raising a child, fully understanding that, as parents, each of us tries the best we can with the resources we have. There is no ideal parent and no ideal child. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.
She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Childrenĭr Shefali Tsabary is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in New York.
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