Climbing The Summit

 Jason Berv is back! This time he's on the show to talk about relationships.

In case you don't remember, Jason blew me away with his insights into parenting—the way he sees the world is just so unique and really opened my eyes to a new perspective.

This time around, we talked about love. That's right: Love is all there is, plain and simple. And if you think what he said about parenting had some truth in it, well… you'll fall in love with him when it comes to how he loves his wife.

This episode is a must-listen-to if you are in any relationship—whether it's with your partner or your children or even your friends!

 Here's the thing: kids are amazing.

I know, I know. You're probably thinking, "What is he talking about?" But hear me out.

When your kid is screaming at the top of their lungs for you to bring them a drink of water, it's hard to feel like you've made it as a parent. Especially when you think about how much time you've spent out in the sun with them, teaching them how to swim, go for hikes, and take care of themselves (and each other).

But here's what I've learned: kids are smart. They have their own way of communicating that works for them—and it works even if we adults don't always understand it.

That's why today I'm going to tell you something that may surprise you: my kids don't want me to stay outside longer than they need me to.

You see, they know they can handle this heat better than I can, so they want me to come inside when they need me there. And if they get tired or hot or thirsty or hungry? They'll let us know! We just have to listen—and then we'll be able to take care of whatever needs taking care of!

 I went on my first ever 8-hour hike. I had no idea what to expect, and I was wildly underprepared. But I had insight after insight into the nature of being a human being, and it was all thanks to an unexpected friend.

. Jason has been a teacher and school administrator,  a consultant to schools and nonprofits, and a serial entrepreneur. He and his wife together, founded The Watershed School, an innovative school in Boulder, Colorado. Most importantly, Jason and Sumaya are a happily married couple of 22 years, parents of two teenage boys, avid skiers and mountain bikers, voracious readers and learners, and caregivers to the two dogs and four horses who are lucky enough to live at their ranch in Crested Butte, CO.

Story time; Danny does not want to get ready to go to the store but wants to go. I handled it better than I ever did, but that did not make it perfect.

 I've been thinking a lot lately about the concept of "showing up."

Showing up, in parenting, seems like the only thing we can do. It's what we're called to do: show up for our children, no matter what. But it often gets clouded by our thoughts and judgments of the moment.

The moment we get out of our way—by noticing what comes up in these moments with our children—we start to show up for them and ourselves in entirely unexpected ways.

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 Parenting is a lot different than it was when we were kids. It's hard to describe just how much it's changed, but we can all agree that being a parent today is nothing like being a parent in the past.

We're not sure if that's good or bad, but we do know that it feels like parenting is more complicated than ever—and even though it may be exhausting and frustrating at times, there are still moments of joy and wonder that make it worth sticking with.

When Demi McConkie and I sat down to chat about raising kids, we talked about how important it is to slow down and listen to our children as much as possible. Demi helps leaders find their unique way of leading by helping them slow down and notice what's actually happening around them (and within themselves) so they can lead with confidence and authenticity. She also has two wonderful children who keep her on her toes!

You can find Demi on all social media at Demi_Mcconkie

 Jason Shiers is a father that lost his home, the mother of his kids, and his business and found an effortless way of navigating thought to a more peaceful state of mind. He shares his ups and downs with us and how it all seemed okay.

Check out Jason's podcast Misunderstandings of the Mind.

Jason shares his story on how he went from being an unhappy person to someone who is happier than ever before. He talks about how he used to feel like life was unfair to him, but now he understands that it wasn't life that was unfair, it was himself. He realized that he was the one who made himself unhappy by thinking in a certain way and allowing negative thoughts to affect him.

 The first thing we must know is parents; things will happen outside our control. That's ok, in the five keys to parenting. That means you are in the game. 

The second step is to notice; both what comes up in you and what comes up within your child. 

This one is a little harder than it sounds, but with practice it will come naturally. You'll be able to notice when your child is having a bad day, or when they're just ready for something new and exciting. 

Give this one a listen to and notice if you start noticing more. Haha, see what I did there—noticing/ noticing.