8 Lessons We Can Learn From Kids
Becoming a mother has taught me many things. Most of them about myself. We think we are the ones doing the teaching, but what if we took on the role of student for a moment? What can we learn from kids? A slight shift in perspective can reveal many lessons if we are open to them.
Although it might seem that we teach our children to be resilient, sometimes the process of teaching is also a process of learning. Watching our children as they graze their knees, experience their first heartache, and go through life‘s difficult choices, helps us and serves as a reminder of the power of resilience.
Sometime, just being there through someone else’s process can serve as a lesson for us. With little ones it’s about the shared experiences. They watch and learn from your experience and when their turn comes you are there to guide and also to learn from how they might handle the situation differently to you. We all can learn from exposing ourselves to different ways to handle situations and our children are great teachers because we see that even if we teach one way they may choose to react differently. This is where the opportunity is for us to learn from them.
5. Stop being Scared
7.Learning Never Ends
8.Our Feelings Matter
One Last Thing
Let’s not forget the most important lesson of all and that is the power of unconditional love. They say that love conquers all and I absolutely believe in the power of love, but until you have your child in your hands there is no comprehension of the love you are capable of. It is one of life’s most precious gifts. And, this lesson doesn’t take time or practice to learn, it is dropped into your heart the very moment you lay eyes on your child.
So, with that said. Appreciate the ‘teachers’ your children are in your life. Appreciate their journey and their contribution to your life and your growth. And, love them unconditionally!