Live Vedanta: Parenting Culture

Challenges: Defining Success

Episode Summary

Hari Om Dear Parenting Culture CommUnity! We hope you had a wonderful week! Last class, we explored the Parenting Challenge of Educational Expectations with Vivekji.

Episode Notes

🌟 Parenting Culture is a space that encourages us to slow down to focus on that which is important.

Here is a recap of what was shared:

• 🌿 Ancient Wisdom -
  • 😤 Indra, a symbol of arrogance, lost his powers after insulting Rishi Durvasa.
  • 🙏 Seeking help from Sri Narayana, he followed His advice.
  • 🌊 During the churning of the Milky Ocean, he recovered his strength by obtaining the nectar of immortality. 🍯
  • ⏳ Patience and generosity lead to incredible rewards, like the Amrita or fearlessness.🎁
• For us as caregivers:
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reflect on utility as happiness is essential.
  • 😔 Worry can dampen joy despite successes.
  • 🌟 Define success by utility, not possessions, position or pleasures.
  • 📝 Writing about feelings on successes and failures brings clarity about what is truly important.
• For those we care:
  • 👶 Nurture selflessness or being large-hearted
  • 😌 Foster meaningful success by balancing comfort and discomfort.
  • 💪 Overemphasizing comfort can lead to selfishness, while exposure to struggle fosters empathy.
  • 😔 Endure complaints and tears.