The other day while talking to someone I found some words coming out of my mouth that I didn’t expect. I’ve been thinking about what I said ever since, and it has helped me pare down my thoughts about schooling the kids and just living our lives. Here is my thought:

It is not about finishing the curriculum or checking off the boxes. It is about developing an atmosphere, constantly moving in the right direction, and spreading the feast of life and learning for my kids. Everything else is just a tool to get there.

No longer do I have to stress and agonize over what I should do, how much “work” we should do, am I doing enough, etc. I just have to ask myself 3 simple questions and the decisions will be easy.

1) Does this help us develop the right atmosphere for love and learning in our family?

2) Does this move us in the right direction in our relationships or education?

3) Does this spread a feast of great and noble ideas, rich life experiences and loving relationships for my self and my children?

If the answer to any is yes, then I can consider it. If the answer is no to all of them, then the answer is definitely NO!

Yeah! I love clarity!