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The air they grow in
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Sadhguru, on the atmosphere a child grows in:
You must create the right kind of atmosphere – a certain sense of joy, love, care and discipline both within yourself and in your home. The only thing that you can do to your child is to give him love and support. Create a loving atmosphere for him where intelligence will naturally flower. A child looks at life pristinely. So you sit with him and look at life fresh, like he does.
What you'll need
- A few unhurried minutes
- Something ordinary to look at together: a tree, a passing dog, the sky
- Your own mood, noticed before you begin
Method
Before you start, take a breath and notice the mood you're carrying.
Walk or sit beside your child and let them lead. Look at whatever they're looking at, the way they look at it.
Don't teach or fix anything; just share the looking for a few minutes.
Over a week of these moments, notice what changes when you bring the calm, and what your child does in return.