I choose this title
because lately I have been so busy that I am having a hard time nourishing the
tummies of the family ( aka empty fridge and TV dinners a lot last couple of
weeks for lack of time )
So although I know
how important the nourishment of the souls is I was feeling it drop lower
and lower on the to
do list lately
I had planned this
amazing 6 hr training session for our family months again to take place on two
parts . Last night was part 1.
One of the team and
leadership program I deliver on my work in companies called DYNAMIX I wanted to
bring home .
So I asked one of the our new collegues who just began her career with Peak if she would be interested
in doing this with
our family ( normally done with corporate teams )
This was a big time
investment as we all have lengthily surveys to complete to produce the 38 page
individual profiles . My mom was part of this too as such a part of our
everyday family .
We all did it and the
session took place last night from 6-9pm
. Prior , everyone was so aggravated with me as in exams and sports
competitions and driving courses and work deadlines etc and they could not believe I was forcing this onto our already packed schedule. But is there ever a
good time to take time out ? At a certain point you just have to forget all the fluff ( like the
studying and sports ) that really in the end aren't go to make a difference in
life and nourish the family as a whole .
And so we did . All
the kids faces at the beginning were so reluctant and resisting I was scared !!
But my collegue blew
it away and did an amazing job of adapting and connecting with each family
member .by the time they received their own personalized
38
page profile they
were begging to see it !
And they were so
interactive and curious and engaged . They were also super interested
in the results of
the other family members as we are all so differnt and
complimentary and so cool to see those differences spelled out
in black and white
in this way . I learnt so much that evening about a family I thought I knew so
well !
This is by far the
best tool I have every seen and I have literary seen hundreds in my career .I
felt so proud that this tool I often deliver in companies is so
incredible .
We stopped mid way
for pizza and cookies and then quickly right back to work .
The session wrapped
up with the very best part where the leader has each family member recognize
eachother for the unique role they play within the family . This was
truly one of the best 15 mins I have ever experienced in our family team .
Hearing so articulately what they see about their fellow
family member in a
way that the instructor led so beautifully
was so heart
warming and empowering
And I will never
forget what each family member said about me as their mom ( as through the
session they complained a lot about me but in conclusion at the end
they for some
reason worshiped me ! )
Made the whole
parenting journey worth it for me . The recognition felt amazing and powerful
for all of us . To hear the children express themselves that way was such
a gift
Samantha will come
back for part 2
which is building our family vision for another three hrs in a few weeks and
now the kids are eager and excited .was also cool for them to get a glimpse into
what their mom does for work
Was truly
inspirational for all and I would highly recommend that if a family can do this
and make it happen financially and time wise .. It might be one of the
best investments you ever make in a lifetime
Since that evening I
have considered going more on the family side in addition to my corporate work
. I don't think it is possible to have an evening like this in your own family
and not feel like you want every family to experience it !!
We chose to nourish
our souls last night And it was worth every moment of TV dinner and takeout .
Was worth the sports coaches getting mad and the teachers demanding more .Was
worth the dirty kitchen and the unfinished work
I gave my family a
gift list night that none of us will ever forget . I am proud I made that
time to claim what is rightfully ours as a family.
