- I am desiring and longing to be expanded beyond what I know about myself. –Temple Hayes
- Every choice I make is supported by the entire universe. Choosing with this understanding is mindfulness. –Bob
- There is a state beyond knowing and not-knowing, beyond forgetting and remembering. In realization there is nothing to hold onto or forget. Everything is known, nothing is remembered. –Nisargadatta
- As I grew I learned that if I excelled people would watch and praise me, but that was not enough because the experience evaporated. I am now in the business of teaching people to watch and praise their true Self. -Eckhart Tolle
- Is it the Self by which we see, hear, smell, and taste, through which we speak with words? Is Self the mind by which we perceive, direct, understand, know, remember, think, will, desire and love? -Aitareya Upanishad
- The gift of Life is already made, then our part must be to accept, receive, believe in and use it.
- Affirmation: I am now supported by all Life.
- Breathing the words below on the in and out breath trains mind in both focus and direction and letting go
……trusting……….
……accepting…….
……choosing………
These quotes are shared by Robert Rannigan, LPC, to touch, inspire, and motivate moms and dads to reflect upon what is important in their lives and those of their spouses and children. The role of fathers has been slowly changing over the years. Dads are now expected to be more emotionally involved with their kids and–most of all–desire more emotional closeness with them. To do this, men have to establish a sense of safety, certainty, and knowing within their own internal environments. Through increased mindfulness and focus, they will then be able to create these very things for themselves, as well as for the families they love.
Grouped by a common theme, “Quotes for Parents” bring words of wisdom, almost daily, from great minds—current and old—into the lives of modern parents (and the rest of us) to nudge them (and us) ever so closer to the mindfulness and self-awareness we should all be practicing every single day.
These quotes are provided as encouragement to observe the power of words and to choose your words carefully. In the morning, choose one (or some of their impactful words) to meditate upon and guide you in a positive direction as you navigate the day’s challenges.
This post was originally published on Robert Rannigan’s Daily Quotes for Parents and is republished here with his permission.
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