“You can make lots of mistakes, but if you give children avenues for creativity and joy, they will have resources to carry them through. For example, if cooking together, reading, listening to music, coloring, participating in sports, or taking a walk in the woods are paired with pleasure and closeness, throughout life doing these things will kindle old feelings of happiness an/or comfort.” IfsGivingChildrenFeelingsTogetherJoyReadingSportsWalksPleasureMistakeCreativityExampleListeningComfortResourcesCookingWoodsListening To MusicAvenuesParticipatingClosenessKindlesWalk In The WoodsOld Feelings Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“If I could summarize my suggestions to parents over the past twenty-five years it would be: worry less, criticize less, preach less, listen more, have more fun, be more honest with your own feelings, develop your own joys and friendships, and don't sweat the small stuff (which is nearly everything). The goal is not to be a perfect parent, because no such thing exists. The hope is to be a good enough parent so that your child leaves home a responsible adult who can take care of him or herself.” IfsYearsChildrenEnoughFeelingsHomeWould BeCarePastJoyFunStuffParentGoalPerfectWorryFiveHonestAdultsTwentiesResponsibleOur ChildrenTake CareYour ChildrenFive YearsIf I CouldCriticizeGood EnoughSweatSuggestionsOver The PastTwenty FiveSmall StuffSweat The Small StuffWorry LessPerfect Parents Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“Sometimes we forget to be grateful until we survive a trauma. For example, after having the flu when you ache all over, throw up for hours, and have little people pounding in your head with hammers, it is sheer bliss just to eat a piece of toast, walk outside without getting dizzy, and breathe fresh air. Part of the journey toward joy involves not waiting around for trouble, but being continuously aware of our blessings.” PeopleLittlesSometimesJoyWaitingHoursWalksForgetPiecesTroubleAirJourneyExampleGratitudeBlessingGratefulTraumaBreatheBlissSheerBe GratefulAcheHammersFluToastsFresh AirDizzyWaiting Around Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“My father once told me of a trick question he used in a college class on forest fire control. If there was a fire coming from a certain direction and wind was coming from another, what was the best thing to do? The right answer was, "Run like hell and pray for rain," but few students ever got it. So allow yourself the freedom of knowing there are times to bail out, quit, run, leave the struggle, and have more time for joy.” IfsRunningUsedJoyCertainFatherAnswersClassStruggleHellKnowingFireStudentsCollegeWindPrayingLetting GoRainQuittingTricksForestsBest ThingsThings To DoMore TimeRight AnswersBailForest Fires Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“Listen to your beliefs, think about how you learned them, and realize that they are not genetic, nor are they the "only way." You are free to acquire new perspectives, to absorb new ideas, and to question everything you were taught to believe. As your mind opens to exploration and change, you'll feel a new lightness and more joy.” ThinkingWayFeelsMindBelieveIdeasJoyBeliefRealizingTaughtPerspectiveAcquireExplorationNew IdeasLightnessNew Perspective Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“Prepare for joy - speak your truth, care for yourself, expand your knowledge, nurture your friendships, let people love you, take on new adventures, go where your heart leads you.” PeopleHeartCareJoySpeakLove YouAdventureNurtureCare For YouNew Adventure Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
