At our most recent parent's night, Zephyr's teacher, an amazingly wise an experienced woman whose radiant smile reminds you that Love is abundant in the world, asked us how we think about Reslience and culitvating reslience in our children.
Many tears were shed over the course of the conversation; and tears, those salty extensions of our hearts, are often a sign that something good is happening. That strong medicine is movine through a room. The medicine of connection and caring in this case.
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It's been a while since I've been able to make the time to write. I'm feeling compelled now because something exciting is happening. I've been working a lot with people around triggers and it's been awesome to see the relief and change that's happening.
Okay, wait, what do I mean when I say "trigger?" Yes, I'm talking about those moments where we have a strong emotional reaction to something. But it's bigger than that.
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It’s probably no surprise that I went through a rebellious hippy counterculture phase in college (I might still be in that phase on some level). During that time I was seeking soulful culture.
When I say soulful culture I mean a culture that recognizes the innate and priceless value of all things and has reverence for the world.
It was clear this was not to be found in the confines of modern western culture; a culture known for commodification and quanitification.
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Last week while driving Hazel home from school I was startled to see a plume of smoke rising up from what looked like our backyard. I called 911 to report it, they were aware. As I got closer to home I realized that indeed the fire was a stone's throw away from our home. I called Rachael to let her know and so she could join me in the pack-up.
It's not the first time we've done the runaround. Gathering irreplacable items. An heirloom Martin guitar. Photo albums from before the digital age. Art. All while doing our best to tend the impressionable nervous systems of our young children.
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First and foremost, we want to extend our hearts to everyone navigating the impacts of the recent wildfires. There’s no way to describe the breadth and intensity of experiences people are going through right now. We need each other now as much as ever.
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Things don’t always go as planned. The fact that they sometimes do, feels like a miracle. Our kiddos had the week off after a week of trading places on the sick bed and the interruption to our flow is no joke.
Sometimes it feels great to get a break from the monotony of the weekly rhythm. Other times it feels like the weekly rhythm is a third heartbeat, one that ensures proper circulation for the energy of the family system. When it’s interrupted, it’s like the family system is having a mini-heart attack.
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His bright blue eyes focus with determination below his furrowed brow.
“Self, Self,” he says with resolute confidence as he attempts to climb into his carseat.
Heaving himself up and into his seat, he wiggles and contorts his body until he’s proudly sitting face forward ready to be buckled in.
Our little Zephyr is about to turn two.
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