Virtues: Sensitivity

This week, we pursued Virtue #3: Ahimsa (Sensitivity). Here is the recap from our October 10 satsang: Ahimsa is one of the most important values to convert to a virtue. Typical meanings of Ahimsa are non-violence, non-harming, non-injury. We define Ahimsa as Sensitivity or non-harming. Whatever we don’t identify with, there is a greater chance or propensity to cause or inflict harm there. Example - If we don’t identify with animals, there is a greater chance we will use animals for clothing, beauty products, etc. If we identify with animals, we will most likely not harm them. If we identify only with our bodies (hair, body weight, BMI etc.), then we will only care for the bodies of the people we are caring for. When we realize that we are more than the body and that we are the mind also, then we can care about another’s mind as well. How to practice Ahimsa (Sensitivity)? Practice Swadhyaya: Engage in self-reflection to know oneself and identify with our own minds. This naturally will make us sensitive to the harm we could cause to others. Offer Quality over quantity: Invest in quality time, quality experiences and quality interactions to become more sensitive. 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!🚀🤩👨‍👩‍👧‍👦