Hi everyone,
Im not a buddhist but I came across this book when I was really stressed with my 10 month old son "buddhism for mothers with lingering questions by Sarah Napthali". I so badly wanted to be a gentle, down to earth parent but still couldnt help letting the stress of day to day struggles get to me. Im sure you all know what a balancing act it can be. This book has shown me that its natural to feel frustrated and its nothing to be ashamed of but catching yourself out when you react badly starts building an awareness of so many things about yourself and over time you start to let the frustration just wash over you rather than letting it take a hold. This book has taught me that even if my house is a disaster area to still be able to sit down with my son and play with him. Live in the moment like him and even see the world a little through his eyes where a messy house isnt the end of the world. Once i have taken this time out I can get back to doing the essential things I have to do in a more content frame of mind. Hope it helps some of you guys too