The Power of Discomfort: Why Embracing What Makes Us Uncomfortable is the Key to Growth
We live in a world that constantly encourages comfort. From cozy homes to the convenience of technology, it's easy to settle into a life that feels safe and predictable. But, if we want to grow, evolve, and truly experience life, we need to start embracing discomfort. While discomfort is often seen as something to avoid, it is, in reality, one of the most powerful tools we have for self-discovery and transformation.
The Power of Listening Part I Babies: Listening to Pre-verbal Children
Caregivers are key in children’s development. One of the things you notice the minute you start studying infants and those who care for them is the interactions or exchanges between the two. A typical baby is born with pretty good hearing and pretty poor eyesight. Yet that underdeveloped eyesight’s one spot of focus is about 8 inches away from the baby’s own face; usually about the place a mother or father’s face will be when the baby is held. Nature sets us up to focus on the people who will keep us alive and teach us about the world.
