Category: Reflections Podcast

Reflections — Life is Short

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Life is short, but our actions as parents and teachers can have a lasting influence and impact. Are you developing the fruit of good character? Do you perform acts for the common good?

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paula@teachsuzuki.com.

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Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

 

Reflections — Keep Ever Aware

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Today’s reflection comes from Opening Doors Within by Eileen Caddy, from her March 29 meditation. Dr. Suzuki encouraged all of us to self-reflect regularly, and this meditation offers ideas that will deepen our reflection experience.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paula@teachsuzuki.com.

For more information and articles, visit my blog at:

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

 

Reflections — A Sense of Humor

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Today’s reflection discusses the importance of developing the ability to have a sense of humor and ways to develop and strengthen this ability.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paula@teachsuzuki.com.

For more information and articles, visit my blog at:

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

 

Reflections — Be a Beginner

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Today’s reflection encourages us to be humble again and become a beginner in order to help our children stay excited about learning.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paula@teachsuzuki.com.

For more information and articles, visit my blog at:

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

 

Reflections — Angle of Repose

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Today’s reflection explores the concept of “angle of repose” and how we can make minor adjustments to or accept our own angles. This reflection is a simple reminder of the power we have to make slight alterations to the life that we are living.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paula@teachsuzuki.com.

For more information and articles, visit my blog at:

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

 

Reflections — Enthusiasm

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Today’s reflection discusses the importance of enthusiasm to encourage your child’s desire to learn and practice and sets out how a parent can build enthusiasm for practice and learning.
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Reflections — Let’s Blame Ourselves

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Today’s reflection suggests that parents would solve more problems if they were to blame themselves for the abilities that their children have developed.
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Reflections — 4 Steps to Independence (R007)

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Today’s reflection lists the four steps a parent can follow to guide a child to independence.
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Reflections — How to Cause Psychological Harm (R006)

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Today’s reflection lists three ways that parents can cause their children psychological harm without being aware of it.  Continue reading “Reflections — How to Cause Psychological Harm (R006)”