“True compassion is not soft or weak. It takes great strength to truly care about others, to truly understand their suffering.”- Daisaku Ikeda, Discussions on Youth
What you are doing every day is not minor. The world has agreed to call it 'just parenting' - the world is wrong.
“A single warm word can give someone the courage to go on living. Never underestimate the power of a kind heart.”- Daisaku Ikeda, For Today and Tomorrow
The warmth you have been pouring into someone smaller than you is the same warmth that runs out if you do not also pour some back into yourself.
“Compassion is not about feeling pity for others. It is about sharing their suffering and walking with them through it.”- Daisaku Ikeda, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace
Your child does not need a perfect parent. They need one who is still in the room with them - including in the moments you are barely holding on.
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight. This is the spirit of a winner.”- Daisaku Ikeda, For Today and Tomorrow
Every parent in history has had the moment they thought they were failing this child. Most of them were wrong - and so are you.
“The most important thing is to never be defeated by your weaknesses. Each time you struggle and stand back up, you become stronger.”- Daisaku Ikeda, Faith Into Action
Asking for help is not the failure - pretending you do not need it is. You are allowed to be a person, not just a parent.
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