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"The purpose of life is to let love use us for its purposes." – Guy Finley

If the purpose of life is to bring more love into the world, then raising children is a particularly good opportunity to live your mission.

Today, get down on your child's level and hug him or her. Tell him all the positive things you notice about him.  Spend time listening to him with an open heart, without judging or jumping in with solutions or opinions. 

Time yourself and don't let interruptions in. Your goal is to spend at least ten minutes focusing positively on each child, without a structured activity.  Just be present and make a loving, warm connection while you let your child know how lucky you feel to be their parent.

If discipline is required today, think of it as loving guidance and keep the positive connection while you guide your child.

Tomorrow, repeat.  In a month, your child will be showing up differently in the world.  And, of course, so will you.

May your week be filled with miracles, large and small.