Being a father of a very active 2 year old who doesn't listen to me most of the time, screaming and throwing tantrums, its hard to imagine "being Zen" in the midst of this kind of life isn't it?
Reframing this life situation a little, it presents the best opportunity for spiritual practice, working at where we are 'stuck'. There is also a very strong imperative to use parenting as spiritual practice, as my parenting will definitely have significant impact on the little one when he grows up.
Hoping that my little one will grow up morally upright & spiritually appreciative of life, it is critical that he has a head start through growing up in a spiritually nurturing environment. Also as with any other typical Singaporean parent, I also hope that I will equip him with the ample practical and academic life skills to do well in life and contribute meaningful to society.
It is therefore important that I make parenting an integral part of my spiritual practice.
And I will use this blog to refine and clarify my understanding and my practice with regards to parenting as I slowly bring him up.
He's on his way home
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