Setting The Stage – a Quick Note on “Your Role”

You are the wise mute stage hand. The one who sees everything, and appreciates effort. When you watch – totally empty, you become fulfilled.

We talk about “Setting the Stage” as what parents do. Creating the environment – ’cause the Environment is the Teacher – right?

You are not setting the stage for an audience, saying “here’s where we are, and what’s going to happen.” You are setting things up for the actor – the child. You are not the director or the writer – the child is. You are not a critic, an audience member, or a performer. You want nothing, and have nothing at stake.

Sometimes, parents feel like they should be doing something.

Sometimes, it’s about the parents

If you want a role, here you go:
You are the wise mute stage hand. The one who sees everything, and appreciates effort. When you watch – totally empty, you become fulfilled. (and it’s more fun, and the time goes faster, and things work better).

Enjoy

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