Life gets hard and when we find ourselves in the arms of complacency the effects can be detrimental to our mental, emotional and physical health. In this episode I share my experience in tackling these seasonal pests born from our own stagnation and resistance or the combination of the two.

I'm sure there are very few worlds where these two items, tatoos and toothbrushes, have much in common. Within my experience on this planet, I want to share with you how dreams and inspiration have lead to potential inspiration and achievement for whatever is important to one's self...potentially being my children. Podcast mentioned: Rachel Hollis

The definition of a Wonderful Soul in our household has inspired our children's view of death and what death means. I couldn't have imagined this blessing that has allowed this transition of such a complex topic...especially with our toddlers and young children. This topic is not scary and it is not to be avoided or suppressed but simply embraced. This accidentally stumbled upon description of death has not only touched our children's lives but all of those they love in the most beautiful and spiritual ways.

We've all heard the saying "Give the man a fish he eats for a day. Teach the man the to fish he eats for a lifetime". This is no different in the Orangutan Academy classroom. And even though we are not perfect and we fail, there are moments of triumph that deserve to be discussed because within those moments lies hope for what is to come. We owe our children the opportunity for the best version of Earth.

There are experiences from childhood that help shape me into the adult I've become. Sometimes there are amazing siblings that help further guide you once you've become an adult. But most importantly, I think, there can be further growth within in our own minds when we recognize that our children are not a reincarnation of our childhood and childhood experiences; however, there is so much to be learned when comparing and contrasting the very different experiences of your childhood and your child's. While sitting in my garden with a glass half empty, I witnessed development into a glass full of froggy potential by simply shifting my perspective.

One of the most magical inner spaces for me is often reached from circumstances in which I found myself vulnerable. Although this uneasy feeling most often time feels unbearable, it somehow forges this path that, I believe, could be the key to building a protective and loving community for our kids. My most recent experience involves the twins soccer registration for this spring season. Netflix conference mentioned in this podcast is Brene Brown: The Call to Courage. The book mentioned is written by Deepak Chopra titled The Book of Secrets.

"OH. MY GOSH... my child makes me feel SO frustrated because they ____________ (fill in the blank)". But what if...WHAT IF... it's possible to recognize that my feeling of frustration is my own and that feeling stems from a past experience mixed with stubborn neural pathways built to do and react a certain way?...And WHAT IF there is this magical, invisible & spooky link between parent and child down to the molecular level that can perhaps change an outcome? Is there enough time to reflect on our own experiences and current day reactions and possibly find a better way? 

Books referenced in this podcast belong to Dr. Tsabary Shefali and I have tremendous gratitude for her wisdom that was so divinely placed in my lap during a moment I needed it most.

Oh the things we do not know. For example... did you know loofah's grow on vines? They do! And we grow them here at The Orangutan Academy. This is the story of when I became the student and my twins the teachers... and it started with seeds.

This Mamma’s journey begins with…food labels! YES! FOOD LABELS! I’ll walk you through the beginning of Mammahood for me and how events in my life led to the decision to homeschool our twins. Even when this mission felt impossible, the path was already being paved.