"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

01 October 2012

Clarity.


What are the advantages to having more mindful children? It's not just about making our own lives easier, is it? Having more mindful children doesn't necessarily make our lives easier, in the short run. Teach your kids about mindfulness and they'll be the first ones to call you on it when you're not embodying mindfulness yourself! But for me the greatest advantage of mindfulness and children is the development of greater emotional and intellectual clarity and life-skills that give children some tools to calm their minds and bodies. With clarity comes not only improved concentration but wisdom with respect to bringing kindness and compassion into their actions and relationships.

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