My dear friend and parent coach Ann-Michele Timmerman has shared two gems of sage wisdom that I love and think are so guiding. The first is a quote by Carl Jung.
“The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of the parents.”
And the second gem comes from her own coaching experience. Ann-Michele offers:
“As a parent coach, what I hear a lot is, “I live for my kids.” Parents, please don’t. Live for yourselves. You will be such a better role model for your children.”
What is unlived in you?
What dreams are you putting on the backburner as you raise your children?
What if the very dreams you keep hidden deep inside are dreams your child can inspire, share in and even help fulfill?
They are wise, resourceful, playful souls — those beautiful children of ours. They deserve to see us sparkle and shine. Perhaps they were even brought here to teach us how.
We are always richer parents for having attended to our own garden of dreams.
With Love,
Paula
