Stories from Dr. Shefali’s students

As I begin this program I am a father of 5 kids and I sometimes struggle to control my anger and my temper. When I lose my temper and get angry I feel the loss of dignity and self-respect after I have calmed down, but not always in the moment when the red mist is present. The level of patience required to raise kids…

I quickly realised it was me, my internal world was unstable, uncertain and unsafe... As I learn to honor my light, I learn to truly feel, see, listen and honor the light in my children, my husband, friends and others.

Biggest aha moments for me was connecting my yelling behaviour to my inner child's fears... I truly began this quest feeling very lost. But now feeling a greater degree of lightness around my heart. I can not only love myself on a new level but also the girls who are in my care. I am not just looking after them now but connecting on a deeper level... I know I have only just begun but to experience this small shift has made our lives together improve 300%.

Here to improve my parenting by healing my inner child and also to help me truly connect authentically with my beautiful babies. I love being a Mama, I try to appreciate every day and thank my kids so wonderful and remarkable. I do have triggers though... and sometimes life is one big treadmill of making snacks for…

Dr Shefali's work goes beyond just the parent/child relationship... and encompasses ALL relationships, especially the one with ourselves... My life keeps getting better, more authentic and has deeper connections as a result of the wisdom, teachings and sharing from each course.

I said well because she is a kid, I have all these expectations of her which possibly no one can fulfill let alone a 10 year old girl... Prior to doing this work, I would have used that question as a valid way to cleanse myself of my complaints about how she is this and that and can't do this or that, but now I look at the situation as coming from the problem of my expectations being out of alignment with who she is.

I would say my biggest take away from this quest was learning to consciously pause before reacting & being more in tune with myself... I used to think I had to meet my daughters every single need no matter how I felt, but resentment was building. I'm much better at filling my cup & modeling this to her.