As Rik's listening class student, I walked in thinking I'll learn how to listen, and walked out releasing a core part of my childhood trauma I didn't even know I had. 10/10 recommend 😂
Gheesh. That's a tremendous amount of wisdom coming from a new parent. I had to ruin two kids before these very insights started to dawn on me as the truth. Ha ha, that's partially a joke, by the way, but part true too. Screwing our kids up in all the right ways is the best we can hope for, and you're so right that modeling and example is 99.9 % of what we pass along. Your daughter is very lucky to have a such a wise dad.
Such good points. Awesome to see you exploring listening through the lens of a parent!
As Rik's listening class student, I walked in thinking I'll learn how to listen, and walked out releasing a core part of my childhood trauma I didn't even know I had. 10/10 recommend 😂
An amazing edition. So true. All the "telling" in the world disappears when they see what they see.
“Instead of raising our children, we need to focus on raising ourselves.” Strong stuff, Rik. Love this edition.
Intention, tone and presence. So important to model because it’s noticed and copied!
This turned into a super crisp article. I miss the tai chi teacher but what you cut made this much more powerful
Rik, this is an awesome edition from you. Nailed it.
‘Instead of raising our children, we need to focus on raising ourselves.’ A never-ending process.
Thanks for bringing your listening skills to your writing and the WoP community.
Gheesh. That's a tremendous amount of wisdom coming from a new parent. I had to ruin two kids before these very insights started to dawn on me as the truth. Ha ha, that's partially a joke, by the way, but part true too. Screwing our kids up in all the right ways is the best we can hope for, and you're so right that modeling and example is 99.9 % of what we pass along. Your daughter is very lucky to have a such a wise dad.