…this response is not surprising to a developmental theorist. Humans are wired to be sensitive to disruptions in their attachment relationships. When we put a lot of emphasis on how…
…them to assume a contributing role in our society. School used to be outstanding at serving this function, not because of the curriculum however, but because students used to be…
…the safe vehicle to help them express what is stirring them up inside. What about learning? There is an order to what is most important when you are under stress….
…eroding overall expression and spontaneity for life. Stuck emotions lead to disarray. Our words need to be congruent with what is within our heart. Without this integrity we pollute ourselves,…
…to operate from that deep natural instinct. My wife is a prime example of this. No one had to tell her what I am telling you because she seems to…
…them. Many children now have unprecedented access to information, entertainment, and connectivity, especially to their peers, but is this what our children really need? If the goal is to raise…
…is, “What is going to happen to us?” As adults, it is our role and responsibility to worry about the future. And so the question is, “What can we do,…
…this is a different season. What I can do is stay in touch with the rhythm that emerged … to move with that rhythm, and to work with it rather…
…at heart. To be a gardener is to be curious about what a plant needs, to see what is working and what isn’t, and to attempt to provide for the…
…the dignity of the parent and child involved. What is clear is we cannot ‘will’ emotional defenses to rise or fall. This is not for us to say. However,…