A very important step in the evolution to conscious parenting is the awareness that "our" children do not belong to us. Children are sovereign human beings and we are present to guard and guide them in their life's journey. Children are present in our lives as master teachers who mirror to us the aspects of ourselves we need to work on for our growth. 
When we are unable to see children as sovereign human beings we claim ownership of them and what we "own" we also try to control. All human beings have been given free will. A conscious parent accepts full responsibility for the loving nurturing of a child without laying claim to them. 
*Pick one way to release control with the child in your life*
Write in your Observation Journal what challenges you may have had doing this. There are no right or wrong answers, there are only answers. Apply what you observe for your growth. Until next time, have courage and be at peace.
​-Anastasia

Conscious parenting has to do with creating awareness in the parent not the child. Parental unconsciousness is the missing piece for connection with children. Unless the parent connects with themselves they won't connect with their child. Parents need to become conscious for themselves and this will spill over to everyone including children when they are ready. Without this awareness we put unmet needs and expectations onto children. 
If we don't confront our feelings our feelings will confront us. A very important lesson I learned is that what we resist will persist. 
​*Take some time for yourself today and reflect on this question-
What is your relationship to yourself?
When I work with people I have them incorporate an Observation Journal into their weekly practice. Write down your reflections about who you are not what you do. It requires courage to break down our ego but once this happens we realize that we awaken when we become who we truly are. Until next time, have courage and be at peace. -Anastasia