Timika S Chambers

The Seeds We Plant Series #26: One of the Greatest Gifts of Parenthood

Posted on January 26, 2024     Leave a Comment

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The great thing about choice is that we all choose our perception of experiences. In other words, Just because others perceive something a certain way doesn’t mean you have to. The seeds we plant today will reap a harvest, and within that last statement is one of the greatest gifts of parenting. 

In The Seeds We Plant Series: One of the Greatest Gifts of Parenting, I share my first time realizing how powerful seeds are. Cultivating life-giving seeds is an opportunity that all parents have and is a means of breaking the generational cycle of pain. Daily, our children and we experience seeds of all kinds. Some are life-draining, while others are life-giving. Life-draining seeds come in many forms, such as negative opinions, stereotypes, and divisive actions and words. Our inner soil needs life-giving seeds, the right amount of light, fertilization (love), and water (our truths, such as our lives, have a purpose). 

Transforming our pain into light can help us and our children see clearly. I encourage my children to discuss their experiences, emotions, and feelings. Talking about experiences helps me see how my children are processing their experiences. I make myself available when they bring up the past and attentively listen as they offer their take on the experience. I encourage a student of life mentality by asking them, “What did you learn about yourself and the situation?” I can help them see and remove barriers, such as negative thoughts (rocks and weeds), that can interfere with the growth of healthy thinking. 

Proper fertilization can make the difference between a wilted and poorly grown fruit and a ripe and full of nutrition product. I tell my children daily that I love them, especially at night (one of the last seeds I plant in their subconscious). I praise my children often, regardless of how small the achievement may mean to them or others. Sometimes, I may go overboard:). I know that, eventually, that seed of praise will continue to grow as I water it. I look for opportunities to praise them in front of their father, relatives, and others. In addition, I make time (even when I have a pile of things to do) to spend time with them. Almost always, I receive blessings from doing so, and often, I receive another block of time to mark things off my to-do list. 

I’m always encouraging my children to drink plenty of water daily. And I aim to water their fertile soil daily with truths. I tell my children that their life has meaning and purpose. They are not their experiences and can master their emotions and feelings. I often incorporate virtues such as compassion, kindness, self-control, and life lessons in teachable moments. 

Every day, we cultivate seeds consciously and unconsciously. We may not always get it right, but within those moments are life lessons for future cultivation moments. 

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The Seeds We Plant Series #65: Is Resentment Growing In Your Garden and Keeping You from Experiencing an Abundant Life? – Create A Generational Love Cycle With Timika S Chambers

Keywordsself-awareness, emotional health, gardening metaphor,resentment, personal growth, spiritual truth, mental health, emotional resilience, positive thinking, self-careSummaryIn this episode of the Seeds We Plant series, TamikaChambers explores the metaphor of gardening to discuss how negative emotions, particularly resentment, can take root in our hearts and minds, affecting ouroverall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acknowledgment, and the power of choice in transforming these negative feelings into positive growth. By understanding the impact of our thoughts and emotions, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and loving life, not only for ourselves but also for future generations.TakeawaysNegative emotions can suffocate our spiritual growth.We have the power to control our thoughts and feelings.Resentment can change our behavior and relationships.Acknowledging our feelings is the first step to healing.Our thoughts create our reality and impact others.We can choose to plant seeds of love instead of pain.Honesty with ourselves leads to personal growth.The legacy we leave is shaped by our emotional health.We must be aware of the hidden scars we carry.Self-care and positive thinking are essential forwell-being.TitlesCultivating Inner Peace: The Seeds We PlantTransforming Resentment into GrowthSound Bites "Life will bring out hidden scars.""Acknowledge that resentment is there.""Our thoughts create our reality.""We deserve better than resentment."Chapters 00:00 The Seeds We Plant: Understanding Our Inner Garden02:53 The Impact of Negative Emotions06:09 Resentment: The Weeds in Our Garden09:01 The Power of Acknowledgment and Honesty12:00 Transforming Resentment into Growth15:03 Creating a Legacy of Love and PositivityTimika Chambers, Author/WriterIntegrative Nutrition Health CoachNCLEX Prep Coach/Tutor Book Your Free 30-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/timikaj/30minhttps://classful.com/timika-chambers/ https://fulfillyourdivinepurpose.thinkific.com/ https://fdyp.etsy.comPhone:  503-753-7538Office hours:  Monday- Friday, 8 am- 5 pm Pacific Time. I usually reply to emails within 24-48 hours. If you have not heard back from me within the allotted time, please email, text, or call me.Sign up for the Notes on Life Newsletter:  Empowering You to Be You! https://mailchi.mp/fe2da5c9163a/seven-spiritual-truthsRemember Who You Are https://timikaschambers.com/Fulfill Your Divine Purpose Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/timikaschambersPodcast:  https://anchor.fm/timika-chambers

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