Learn to embrace the never-ending process of parenting, appreciating the chaos and growth that comes with raising children instead of focusing on completing tasks.
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Parenting is an ongoing masterpiece, embracing the flow of chaos and growth.
Viewing the repetitive nature of parenting as a chance for a fresh start each day leads to a deeper appreciation of the daily journey.
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The Beauty in the Unending Process
Parenting is not about completing tasks or achieving a certain level of cleanliness, but rather embracing the unending process. Just as Buddhist monks create beautiful mandalas only to wipe them clean and start over again, parents should see their work as an ongoing masterpiece. The toys, clothes, and dishes will never be done or clean as entropy is always at work. Instead of feeling frustrated, parents should love the flow of chaos and growth, recognizing that being finished would mean the end of childhood.
The Joy of Starting Over
Rather than viewing the repetitive nature of parenting as monotonous, it offers an opportunity for a fresh start each day. Similar to the movie 'Groundhog's Day,' where the main character wakes up to the same day repeatedly, parents can see it as a chance to wake up and do things with and for their children again. It's not about completing the tasks perfectly, but about doing them beautifully, well, and together. Embracing this mindset can lead to a deeper appreciation of the daily journey of parenting.
“You clean and the house is dirty. You do the dishes and then five minutes later, the sink is full again. Literally before you’ve even finished helping them put their toys away, they’re splayed out across the floor. The new clothes you just bought them are now filthy and frayed. This can drive you nuts. Or you can learn to love it.”
Ryan explains that raising is an art that shouldn’t be taken for granted on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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