Because Greer already had 2 daughters when we met, we’ve had to learn the art of prioritising our relationship whilst caring for children right from the start.
This means prioritising time for ourselves as a couple in the same way we prioritise making time to take the kids to their sporting activities & play dates, our work of our exercise.
As all parents know, parenting can be one of the most beautiful & treasured parts of our lives, yet there are times where it can feel like we simply don’t have enough time, energy or knowledge to be able to deal with a situation or needs of our children.
At Tantra for Parents, we believe that learning to take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually is the best gift we can give to our kids, as it, through osmosis, teaches them to do the same.
This means becoming our own inner parent:
Your own inner mother (i.e. the part of us who nurtures & deeply cares for ourselves/others);
Your inner father (i.e. the part of us who has clear & loving boundaries, healthy discernment &, when necessary, keep us safe).
When we do this, we feel balanced, whole, connected & alive;
& ultimately, we we heal our own ‘stuff’ (i.e. our inner child).
This is how we strengthen & evolve our capacity to be conscious parents.
In our experience, this journey requires radical honesty with ourselves & our beloved, sincere commitment & guidance from those who have walked the path before us.
So: should I prioritise my relationship over my kids? Yes; AND the key is that your relationship with yourSELF (including your physical health & sense of deeper wellbeing plays a fundamental role in the wellbeing of your relationship and your family. It’s not easy, & there are times when it gets really messy;
yet when we commit to the deeper truth & meaning of ourselves & life,
we awaken to an entire new way of daily living that makes every single stage, tricky conversation & emotional challenge all SO worth it.
This is why our coaching underscores the crucial connection between self-care and conscious parenting. When you prioritise your physical health, you gain the vitality to navigate modern demands and support your children from a place of over-flow, rather overwhelm.
Plus, when you’re feeling physically great, you’re much less likely to suffer the flow-on effect of exhaustion; which often leaves you more susceptible to habits & reactions that leave you feeling guilty, regretful & disconnected from yourself & those you love.
In contrary, as you prioritise your well-being, you enhance the experience of play, vitality, balance & engagement within your family. That’s why the health of the physical body, in addition to emotional & physical intimacy is a foundation of the Tantra for Parents teachings.
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