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0:00 [Applause] dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning author she is the author of three books including the conscious parent acclaimed by Oprah Winfrey as one of the most profound books she has ever read on parenting the next three days people from around the globe will gather in Long Beach California to hear dr. Shefali speak at her latest conference evolve the conscious way participants say they come to dr. safaris events for inspiration awakening of the mind and spirit for
0:31 personal empowerment and transformation my name is Kelly I just said I'm from Wellington Florida I live in Cincinnati but I am from the film dr. Shefali is a inspirational live in the next three spiritual level issue that was like my church every Sunday and I watched on this phone
1:05 let's say he's changed she's growing up just like it has nothing to do with growing and returning it is the ayat we chose this book so it is like me they actually talk to me about this event and how it got started well the vision was to bring together a collective consciousness where we could expand the message of conscious parenting and really teach that parenting is about the raising of the parent self we named this event evolve
1:36 the conscious way and we hope parents and non parents alike come toward this message so that we can transform the next generation the concept is so different from anything that I have read or heard on parenting is so aligned with what I was my heart was really bold you talked a lot about meditation and how meditation can help parenting can you kind of elaborate on that so I think one of the most powerful tools to be a
2:06 parent is to be able to enter the now space because children live in the now right children are in the present moment and one of the dysfunctions of parenthood is that we cannot enter the now with them we are in the yesterday and we are in the fear of the tomorrow one of the tools to help you enter the now is mindfulness is meditation meditation is not religious it's not even spiritual it's just a technique it
2:34 allows you to step back from a reactive space and learn to just be a witness to the present moment how do you talk to a parent that does not know how to control the child but then the child controls the parent so this is not about who has control over the other this is about how both parent and child can grow together and rise and allow and honor each one's ability to be authors of their life
3:05 fantasy you have for your children's future is but the size of a matchbox compared to their inherent destinies something about that world and where the child has as much of a voice was so powerful to me they're coming in larger numbers to hear how because they're a yearning for insight wisdom assistance and health and they're responding so partly to her because when she finishes speaking they had the direct experience of I just heard from someone who totally
3:39 understands my consoles RIT of reasons as hopeful future parents as parents experiencing the complexity of raising confident children in a fast-paced and modern world as young adults seeking a more meaningful connection with their families but one thing is for sure people connect with dr. Shefali she is in the words of Neale Donald Walsch the Gateway to conscious parenting [Music]
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Summary
- Dr. Shefali emphasizes that parenting is about raising the parent self, not just the child.
- The conference aims to create a collective consciousness around conscious parenting.
- Mindfulness and meditation are highlighted as essential tools for parents to connect with their children in the present moment.
- The relationship between parent and child should focus on mutual growth rather than control.
- Attendees express a deep yearning for insight and support in navigating modern parenting challenges.
- Dr. Shefali's approach resonates with those seeking meaningful family connections and understanding in a fast-paced world.