Anger Dissolves Rapport in Parenting | Reconnecting Through Patience and Understanding
As parents, we all experience moments of frustration or anger with our children. But when we react in anger, we unintentionally create distance and break the rapport we’ve built with them. The Three Principles—Mind, Thought, and Consciousness—teach us that anger is a temporary state of mind created by our thoughts, and by understanding this, we can reconnect with our children and strengthen our relationship.
Thought and Anger
Anger is created by thought. When we become caught up in thoughts of frustration or blame, it fuels the feeling of anger, causing us to react impulsively. The Three Principles remind us that these thoughts are not permanent—they are just passing ideas that shape our emotions in the moment. By recognizing that anger is a product of thought, we gain the ability to pause and allow the anger to pass, rather than letting it damage the rapport we have with our children.
Consciousness: Becoming Aware of Our Anger
Consciousness helps us become aware of the thoughts driving our anger. When we become conscious of our thinking, we create space between ourselves and the emotion, giving us the opportunity to choose how we respond. This awareness allows us to step back, reflect, and engage with our children from a place of understanding and patience, rather than anger. As we practice this awareness, we begin to repair and rebuild the rapport that anger may have disrupted.
Mind: Trusting in the Wisdom to Reconnect
Mind, the deeper intelligence that guides us, helps us see that rapport with our children is always available, even after moments of anger. When we trust in this wisdom, we stop trying to control our children’s behavior or fix the situation in the heat of the moment. Instead, we allow the rapport to naturally rebuild as we reconnect with our own sense of calm and understanding. This creates an atmosphere of trust and openness, strengthening the relationship with our children over time.
Conclusion
Anger may dissolve rapport in parenting temporarily, but by understanding the role of thought and trusting in the wisdom of Mind, we can reconnect with our children and rebuild our relationship through patience and understanding.
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