We live in an adult-centered, anti-child world where mistreatment of children is considered, not just appropriate, but preferred. At best, kids are considered loud, messy and exhausting. At worst, they are considered inherently “bad” and in need of training, which is usually doled out in the form of mental, emotional or physical abuse. It’s true [...]
Posts Tagged ‘love’
Serving vs. Being a Servant
In your relationship with your children… Your relationship with your partner… Even your work or contribution to the world… In your life, are you serving or are you being a servant? There is a very distinct difference between the two. The Servant Picture the classical version of a servant; a person in servitude to another, [...]
Stress, Happiness and Our Social Structure
I recently watched a National Geographic documentary called, Stress: The Portrait of a Killer. (You can find it on Netflix.) The entire documentary discussed the physiology and effects of social stress on our bodies and the sources of this epidemic of chronic stress in our modern lives. Did you know the American Psychological Association reports [...]
Good Men Do Exist
I remember being pregnant with Zeb and facing the decision every young mother is forced to faced. Being 17 and looking at single-motherhood pretty much guarantees that people will go to great lengths to scare the shit out of you. The intentions might be well-meaning but the message still feels pretty miserable: Parenting sucks, it’s [...]
Guest Post: The Power of Kindness
Today’s post is something a little different – a guest post by Kate Swoboda from Your Courageous Life. If you’re not familiar with Kate, she is this amazing, creative and authentic soul who’s work resonates her beautiful life-filled message. So much goodness in one gal. I hope you enjoy! *************************** Some people are raised to [...]
My name is Tara. I am a mama and a lover, a full-time nomad, a passionate devourer of Life and an Organic Life Coach.
