|
DailyGoodFor the last 27 years, DailyGood newsletters have offered a daily email that inspires you to respond to life with creativity and kindness. To join a community of 152,308 subscribers, subscribe here. |
Apr 14, 2020
"Darkness is your candle.
Your boundaries are your quest.
You must have shadow and light source both.
Listen, and lay your head under the tree of awe." --Rumi
Palpable Dark & Light: Parenting in the COVID Era
"A harsh light has illuminated the cobwebs that cloud my spirit. Subtle expectations, the drive to produce, a persistent need for external validation, a victim mentality, a relentless checklist of logistical calculations (Kids lunch? Check. Dinner prepped for tomorrow? Check.Time for a quick run in between meetings? Check. Check. Check. Check. Oops, missed that one. Check again.)" During a rare stretch of quietude on a recent afternoon, a mother of two young ones sat down to pen some reflections on her experience of parenting in the midst of a global pandemic.
BE THE CHANGE
How are you experiencing the light and dark in this moment? Take a moment to capture your reflections. For more inspiration, here is a platform that offers a multitude of resources for families during this period. More ...
