How to Become a Better Parent | Dr. Shefali on Impact Theory

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PULLED QUOTES

“The beauty of life is that there is no line in stone, most of it is in sand.” [9:38]
 

“Life is this eternal dance between the knowing and the not knowing. Between the possessing and the complete non-possession. Between the doing and the non-doing.” [9:45]
 

“Pain is the greatest teacher.” [20:30]
 

“It’s narcissistic to think that we can raise another being when we haven’t raised ourselves.” [41:54]
 

“When you pursue anything that means you don’t have it already. So when you don’t have something already, you’re in lack. You cannot pursue abundance from lack. [47:17]
 

SHOW NOTES

 

Tom and Dr. Shefali dive into the meaning of conscious parenting. [2:31]

Dr. Shefali explains how conditioning obscures child development. [5:14]

Dr. Shefali talks about understanding boundaries and the psychology behind parenting. [9:17]

Dr. Shefali describes how parents perpetuate children creating a false sense of self. [15:20]

Dr. Shefali talks about recovering our truest self and allowing our children to suffer. [17:00]

Dr. Shefali expands on living in the present moment and being deeply connected with your child. [21:31]

Tom and Dr. Shefali discuss learning to be present and how to accept and work with what you have. [24:17]

Dr. Shefali shares how she uncovers authenticity through insight meditation. [31:12]

Dr. Shefali breaks down the power of embracing the impermanent now. [34:39]

Tom and Dr. Shefali expose parenting myths and the difference between attachment and high love. [35:41]

Dr. Shefali walks through the importance of being conscious of our limitations. [39:12]

Dr. Shefali addresses the transcendence of life and how to engage and align with the moment. [43:43]

Dr. Shefali reveals why happiness is a misnomer and pursuing happiness is a trap. [47:17]

Dr. Shefali defines the impact that she wants to have on the world. [49:32]

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

BOOKS

The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting - amzn.to/2xseLBA [1:54]

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - amzn.to/2vmGnKW [44:08]

 

PEOPLE

Eckhart Tolle - bit.ly/2wiWOFs [44:00]

 

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