The Gray Area with Sean Illing The spirituality of parenting
Apr 4, 2022
David Spangler, an author and mystic, shares profound insights on parenting as a spiritual journey. He emphasizes adopting a ‘beginner's mindset’ and recognizing children as teachers in their own right. The conversation delves into the challenges of daily life, encouraging mindfulness and laughter amidst chaos. Spangler highlights the transformative power of parental love and the need for resilience during difficulties, reminding parents to embrace adventure and imperfections thoughtfully.
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Parenthood as Spirituality
- Parenthood is a spiritual practice demanding self-surrender for another's well-being.
- This mirrors the spiritual path of serving the world's thriving.
Self-Surrender in Parenting
- Parenting requires going beyond self and embracing the other's needs.
- This act of service develops internal resources and connects with another's reality.
Interconnected Well-being
- We are interconnected, and individual well-being supports the whole.
- Children teach us "beginner's mind," finding joy in discovery and connection.
