Balancing Energetics in Conscious Parenting - The Masculine Essence
Being in the Masculine Energetics
How can we bring the masculine in with parenting? It’s not a role for just the “man” but something we all can tap into. In fact, I recommend you both explore both of these energetics because as a parent you will never be in one mode. The masculine in parenting are the “go” actions. This includes completing lists, research, and education. Each of these are extremely helpful when pregnant as you’re nesting or creating a birth plan but go beyond the labor and delivery. In fact I think I’ve done more research about child development and behavior than I did about my pregnancy and birth. To connect with our masculine is much easier for some than connecting with the feminine, which gets into the deep feelings.
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In early parenthood, it’s hard to have a routine or schedule. But as our children age they thrive on having some sort of structure to their day. It doesn’t need to be a strict time frame (allows our feminine relaxation) but it does include a daily pattern. We wake up, eat breakfast and then read, as an example. Routines give our children a solid foundation for how the day will progress.
I believe the research and education portion is rather self explanatory. After all, you are reading this book to gain some insight into parenting and motherhood.
But lists. I love a good list! As parents we have hundreds of things running through our head at any time. We try to hang on to each one but chances are they float away like a seasonal butterfly when actually needed. The toilet paper you went to the store for, you probably forgot it in a distraction of the groceries needed. That’s why lists become our best friend. I make them on a daily basis and for different things. I have a grocery list, a list of household tasks, and a list for the random things on my mind. There’s something about lists and the satisfaction we get when we cross them off. There’s a science behind it I won’t get too in depth with, but crossing off the actions really can make a difference in our day.
For stay at home parents, I think they’re extra necessary. Because most of our work isn’t quantifiable, we need something to keep note of our accomplishments. And since there is no employer doing that for us, we welcome lists.
At least once a week I’ll do an old fashioned pen and paper brain dump writing out what it is I want to accomplish this week. From there I tend to put them in my phone. Either in a reminders app or directly into my calendar as a reminder. I highly encourage you to break up larger goals into smaller action. Take those smart goals and make a smart list.