To be a wise parent you must become like water.
It is content to nourish all it touches
without discrimination.
While people struggle to move up,
water flows joyfully down,
filling the low places.
As you care for your children
keep their environment uncluttered,
free of useless gadgets and distractions.
Keep your conversation honest and straight-
forward,
free of control and manipulation.
Keep your decisions fair and generous,
free of punishment and shame.
As you conduct your life,
be serene and joyful,
content and at peace.
This will be your greatest legacy.
*Nothing nurtures a child like a parent
who takes great pleasure from a simple activity,
and is content with the present moment.
Are you modeling contentment
or always wanting "more?"
I am so happy,that you like the tao te ching and I hope we all can live with these aspects of life.
ReplyDeleteI adore you a lot and I am sooo proud of you as you go with your children through the world.
your mama
It is so graet that you like the tao te ching.I hope we all can live with these aspects of life.I adore you sooo much and I am proud of you as you go through the world with your children.
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danke mama, ich habe dir auch auf deine e-mail geantwortet.
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julia