Getting Untamed, Parenting & World Peace

Y’all know what a big fan I am of Glennon Doyle.

I’ve very excitedly delved into her Get Untamed: The Journal (How To Quit Pleasing and Start Living), which I received as a gift from a friend who knows my own heart.

The first entry was to answer: What were you taught to believe makes a good daughter/child?

This is what I wrote:

A good daughter/child…

Takes care of all those around her
Is always polite, considerate and conscientious
Is responsible, never talks back, cries or gets angry or throws tantrums
Is pretty and pleasant to look at
Never says what she truly feels if it will upset others
Doesn’t cause conflict, is obedient and follows the rules

UGH. And WTF. 🤢🤬😢

I was shocked at what flowed from my pen. I always knew these beliefs were present lurking beneath the surface, despite how much work I’ve done on them, but I wasn’t expecting them to flow so quickly from pen to paper. These beliefs may not have governed my entire life, but their existence was enough to cause conflict within me, causing resistance while I move one foot in front of the other in terms of living a life that is uniquely me.

This isn’t anybody’s fault. Culture runs deep and seeps in everywhere.

Seeing these words in my writing has filled me with determination and is the ultimate reminder of my WHY: The reason why I’m committed to creating a culture of health and well-being, one that is trauma-informed, and truly holistic. Why I’m committed to supporting families with Aware parenting, and supporting those yearning for a new paradigm—one that nurtures and promotes connection, creativity and compassion.

We need a culture shift here real bad. I deeply believe that parenting is where it all starts…educating ourselves, getting support, and in that process, re-parenting ourselves.

Respectful parenting has a direct impact on world peace.

A more beautiful world is possible. And it starts with us.

Much love,
Lia