Well, never mind all that Parental Controls stuff for now.
I don't think I've written about all the books Ezra has written, and I would like to scan in some of them, but our scanner is not working. Shocking, I know.
Anyway, in the past 3 days I transcribed 2 books for him. The first was called "Gangster Busters" and the second was "Night of the Maverick." These two he dictated, I wrote down, and then he illustrated them. They are secret fantasy stories, where a boy named Jim shoots his baby brother repeatedly with a Nerf dart gun. Then "the neighborhood bully" comes over and he shoots him with "ballpoint darts" and he bleeds, passes out, tries to attack Jim again, and then passes out again. At first I was totally horrified, and I told him that was the last book I was going to transcribe for him if they're going to be all violent and gorey! But then I felt better last night when I was listening to a Naomi Aldort CD, and she was talking about how she often does counseling with kids where she has them draw a picture of their anger, or act it out with dolls, etc.. And so, I guess if Ezra wants to act out his vengeance at his brother and "bullies" on paper, I think that's a pretty good choice.
Today he started a book called "The Wrath of Jim," but this one he is writing all by himself, because a couple days ago he told me he couldn't write the books himself because he didn't know lowercase letters. !!! So today I wrote down the alphabet for him in lowercase letters, and was about to do the whole lame school thing where you make the dotted lines to copy, etc., but he was totally weirded out by that, and just started writing his book and looking back at the letters for reference. Duh!! Why on EARTH do they make kids copy those letters over and over for half a year??? All they have to do is WANT to write something, and then they will figure out how to do it. Apparently. At least *this* kid. . . and I'm sure I was the same way. I hated all that letter tracing and copying as a kid.
Anyway, he wrote the entire book by himself today while Ottar and I went for a jog around the cemetary. I have not yet read it, because he has to put the finishing touches on the last page. But I am excited! He is currently taking a break for a bath with his little brother. :)
Showing posts with label psychology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label psychology. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Friday, April 3, 2009
More Proof!
Aha! I just found the following quote on the Sandra Dodd website:
*This* is what I'm talking about when I say that just about all the unschoolers I know use some type of transformational psychology in their everyday lives. It's almost impossible to unschool and not have incredible psychological and/or spiritual breakthroughs all the time. . . or to force them upon yourself, which is actually much easier! Because the basis of unschooling is so counter-cultural. Trust your children? Spend huge, unstructured blocks of time with them? Allow them to follow their passions even when they aren't the least bit interesting to you (i.e. in our house - space shuttles and guns!)?
Super radical. Which calls for super radical, unobstructive parenting. . .
"Unschooling is *much* harder than school at home because it takes a great deal of self examination and change in ourselves to help our kids and not get in their way!"
—Joyce Fetteroll
*This* is what I'm talking about when I say that just about all the unschoolers I know use some type of transformational psychology in their everyday lives. It's almost impossible to unschool and not have incredible psychological and/or spiritual breakthroughs all the time. . . or to force them upon yourself, which is actually much easier! Because the basis of unschooling is so counter-cultural. Trust your children? Spend huge, unstructured blocks of time with them? Allow them to follow their passions even when they aren't the least bit interesting to you (i.e. in our house - space shuttles and guns!)?
Super radical. Which calls for super radical, unobstructive parenting. . .
Friday, March 6, 2009
Parents & Kids
"It's painful to think that we know what's best for our children. It's hopeless."
Well, there it is, the most confounding Byron Katie quote ever. But it's so true, and yet I have not accepted it, as anyone could see by watching me live.
Anyway, I try to keep this in mind when I'm thinking Ezra is making the wrong choice by waiting in the car instead of coming in somewhere, or when he would rather stay inside than go outside to play, or when he is dying to watch a space shuttle video on YouTube. And I feel like he's watched too many already.
But, of course I really have no idea who he is going to become.
A few years ago, when I was depressed and had been for a long time, the thought suddenly popped into my head, "I could be a cartoonist!" In that moment, my entire life up to that point suddenly made sense. Suddenly all the "struggle" and the seemingly pointless winding path I had taken was explained. I even got to be proud that I spent 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in junior high and high school doodling, daydreaming, and passing notes. Why, that is *just* what a cartoonist would do!
So often I think, we will look back on all of these things and realize that Ezra knew what was best for himself. Or, at least that's what Byron Katie would say, I think.
Well, there it is, the most confounding Byron Katie quote ever. But it's so true, and yet I have not accepted it, as anyone could see by watching me live.
Anyway, I try to keep this in mind when I'm thinking Ezra is making the wrong choice by waiting in the car instead of coming in somewhere, or when he would rather stay inside than go outside to play, or when he is dying to watch a space shuttle video on YouTube. And I feel like he's watched too many already.
But, of course I really have no idea who he is going to become.
A few years ago, when I was depressed and had been for a long time, the thought suddenly popped into my head, "I could be a cartoonist!" In that moment, my entire life up to that point suddenly made sense. Suddenly all the "struggle" and the seemingly pointless winding path I had taken was explained. I even got to be proud that I spent 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in junior high and high school doodling, daydreaming, and passing notes. Why, that is *just* what a cartoonist would do!
So often I think, we will look back on all of these things and realize that Ezra knew what was best for himself. Or, at least that's what Byron Katie would say, I think.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Transformational Psychology
I just have to go on a slight tangent here, about how frustrated I am that so few people seem to know anything at all about the many, many forms of transformational psychology that are available today.
Remember, I posted once about how just about all the unschooling families I know use at least one "modality" for transformation?
Let me tell you about transformational psychology, in case you don't know. These modalities are basically ways to change yourself rapidly, effectively, and usually permanently. Want more patience? More creativity? Less anxiety? Would you like to overcome depression, get over an addiction, lose weight, or figure out what to do with your life?
How about more money, would you like that? Or maybe you'd like to get over the trauma of incest or some other horrible life event?
Well, you can do all that with transformational psychology, and you can often do it in 1-3 sessions. Sometimes you can even get over something absolutely unbearable in only 15 minutes.
Isn't it fishy that nobody seems to know this? Well, if you're reading my blog, you probably *do* know about some of the modalities.
Off the top of my head, some modalities which utilize quick-transformation processes are: Network Chiropractic, EMDR, Psych-K, Neurolinguistic Programming, Focusing, Sedona Method, The AIM Program, One Command, Advanced NVC, and The Work of Byron Katie.
Of course, if you want to improve every aspect of your life, it might take quite a lot of time. . . for instance in my life, since I found out about all this stuff, I have switched from one focus to another. At first I just tried a bunch of different stuff, to see what I could do. Then I focused on recovering from chronic depression. Since I tested "done" for depression issues, I have focused on family and career issues, for the most part. Soon I will be tackling the subject of money and prosperity.
In any case, I have no idea why I keep hearing on the radio, reading in magazines, etc. about people who have these totally debilitating disorders, like as if there is no hope for them. It makes me crazy. True, some of these methods require money, but you'd *think* insurance companies would be on top of it. But they aren't. And one major reason why is that the pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know that you can fix all this stuff really easily. In fact I know of at least one instance where 60 Minutes cut a show about transformational psychology after the pharmaceutical companies threatened to pull all their funding.
If that surprises you, it's time to wake up!
Fortunately for the internet and all the people I know who use and rave about these methods, the word is spreading anyway and those Evil People will get what they deserve. . . which is to have their companies lose all their power.
I recommend that if you don't have an arsenal of transformational psychology methods in your personal toolbox, that you get off my blog THIS MINUTE and start your research!! Get on the phone!! Order some books!! Make some appointments!!
Remember, I posted once about how just about all the unschooling families I know use at least one "modality" for transformation?
Let me tell you about transformational psychology, in case you don't know. These modalities are basically ways to change yourself rapidly, effectively, and usually permanently. Want more patience? More creativity? Less anxiety? Would you like to overcome depression, get over an addiction, lose weight, or figure out what to do with your life?
How about more money, would you like that? Or maybe you'd like to get over the trauma of incest or some other horrible life event?
Well, you can do all that with transformational psychology, and you can often do it in 1-3 sessions. Sometimes you can even get over something absolutely unbearable in only 15 minutes.
Isn't it fishy that nobody seems to know this? Well, if you're reading my blog, you probably *do* know about some of the modalities.
Off the top of my head, some modalities which utilize quick-transformation processes are: Network Chiropractic, EMDR, Psych-K, Neurolinguistic Programming, Focusing, Sedona Method, The AIM Program, One Command, Advanced NVC, and The Work of Byron Katie.
Of course, if you want to improve every aspect of your life, it might take quite a lot of time. . . for instance in my life, since I found out about all this stuff, I have switched from one focus to another. At first I just tried a bunch of different stuff, to see what I could do. Then I focused on recovering from chronic depression. Since I tested "done" for depression issues, I have focused on family and career issues, for the most part. Soon I will be tackling the subject of money and prosperity.
In any case, I have no idea why I keep hearing on the radio, reading in magazines, etc. about people who have these totally debilitating disorders, like as if there is no hope for them. It makes me crazy. True, some of these methods require money, but you'd *think* insurance companies would be on top of it. But they aren't. And one major reason why is that the pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know that you can fix all this stuff really easily. In fact I know of at least one instance where 60 Minutes cut a show about transformational psychology after the pharmaceutical companies threatened to pull all their funding.
If that surprises you, it's time to wake up!
Fortunately for the internet and all the people I know who use and rave about these methods, the word is spreading anyway and those Evil People will get what they deserve. . . which is to have their companies lose all their power.
I recommend that if you don't have an arsenal of transformational psychology methods in your personal toolbox, that you get off my blog THIS MINUTE and start your research!! Get on the phone!! Order some books!! Make some appointments!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Onion Peels
Well, on a personal note, in my quest to find perfect happiness, I have made much progress lately. I just keep doing balances (Psych-K) and inquiry (The Work of Byron Katie) until I get over whatever comes up and bothers me. Last night I worked on a really big issue about my purpose in life - something that was blocking me from being able to enjoy being with my kids, or really from enjoying doing much of anything! What I had to do was release my "need" to really achieve something significant in life related to my creative talents.
What a relief! I awoke refreshed and relaxed (after having some strange symbolic dreams of me driving around in a blue 60s sportscar I got at the thrift store, which had also just been a donkey with a leg and an ear missing - I am quite sure this had something to do with the election (donkey, blue) but I haven't the faintest clue. . .)
Anyway, I was so busy today with spending time with a writer friend and her kids, and my son's NASA class, that I haven't had a chance to test out/bask in my newfound freedom. But I'm very excited! Next on my list is to release my "need" to own a lot of land for my kids to grow up on. This is quite essential because we are currently living in a loft and there isn't even a yard! This "need" has been eating me alive for five years. Can't wait to ditch it!
I must say, I don't know how anyone could unschool without the benefit of transformational psychology. The truth is I don't know of any unschoolers who don't use it!
By the way, about the election. . . I am SO EXCITED! Pinch me! Could this be America? Or is it Fairyland?
What a relief! I awoke refreshed and relaxed (after having some strange symbolic dreams of me driving around in a blue 60s sportscar I got at the thrift store, which had also just been a donkey with a leg and an ear missing - I am quite sure this had something to do with the election (donkey, blue) but I haven't the faintest clue. . .)
Anyway, I was so busy today with spending time with a writer friend and her kids, and my son's NASA class, that I haven't had a chance to test out/bask in my newfound freedom. But I'm very excited! Next on my list is to release my "need" to own a lot of land for my kids to grow up on. This is quite essential because we are currently living in a loft and there isn't even a yard! This "need" has been eating me alive for five years. Can't wait to ditch it!
I must say, I don't know how anyone could unschool without the benefit of transformational psychology. The truth is I don't know of any unschoolers who don't use it!
By the way, about the election. . . I am SO EXCITED! Pinch me! Could this be America? Or is it Fairyland?
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