Virtues: Direction

Recap: Focus on the ends (to feel light), not the means (e.g. being fixated on cleaning a certain way etc.) When you want to commit to something, reflect on its utility. Once we know the utility, it is easy to commit. The greatest utility is to be happy (independently joyous). When we are happy, everything seems easier. How to practice Atma Vinigraha (Direction)? Practice pushing back on ego, experiences, equipments so that we are left only with that which is deep (awareness). Thought level: Remember that we are trying our best, we are also children, with another parent with greater responsibility than us. Word level: Do not react to words; being quiet helps us respond more thoughtfully. Action level:. Do not be controlled by comparison; more choices (vacations, homes, jobs etc.) leads to more comparison. About Parenting Culture: Season 2023-24 Buckle up, fellow parents! Our Parenting Culture is gearing up for life changing ride in the coming year, and it's all about "Solving Parenting Challenges with Ancient Wisdom.” We look forward to being inspired by Vivekji as our guide with lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and more. Here's the secret sauce: To be better caregivers, we've got to start by tuning up ourselves first. The more we understand ourselves, our life's mission, and spruce up our virtues. the better we can show our mini-me's the ropes to discovering their potential. It's like we're turning into life coaches for our kids! We'll tackle the hurdles of modern parenting with a three-part plan: tweaking what we do, how we feel, and what we think. It's like going from fixing a squeaky door to renovating the whole house, one step at a time. So, get ready to embrace your inner parenting guru and join us for a year of adventure, laughs, and enlightenment!🚀🤩👨‍👩‍👧‍👦