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My name is Carolyn Hood and I am mother to two beautiful children. In previous chapters of my life, before having children, I have been a neurological physiotherapist trained in Bobath therapy and I have studied meditation teaching and life coaching. I also love country living, my horses and being with soul sisters.
At the beginning of my motherhood journey, my doula gave me one piece of advice, which was to "Follow your heart and it will always be right for your baby". This set me on a journey I never imagined and also my husband! As a first time mum being surrounded by people who's advice did not reasonate with my heart, I had a hard road early on. I was not confident to stop self doubt from creeping in and was pressured by those around me to do things differently. Through this journey I found my strength and peace with the mother I was. The strength to be a gentle parent at this point in evolution and to shine! My husband too had a deep journey adjusting to gentle parenting. Along this hard road we rediscovered mutual understanding, respect and growth as we evolved in many leaps.
I then discovered the Steiner philosophy, crying tears of gratitude in that moment, with its intuitive depth and huge breadth of wisdom on how to nurture a soul to earth and a child's soul development. I spent the next years studying this wisdom and implementing it in our home, simplifying my lifestyle which has been an important part of my enjoyment of motherhood. I continue to spend this sacred time, passionately studying this wisdom and the art of homemaking, as we begin homeschooling. Following my inspiration and developing my intuition to guide my family, while also nurturing that of my children.
At the beginning of my motherhood journey, my doula gave me one piece of advice, which was to "Follow your heart and it will always be right for your baby". This set me on a journey I never imagined and also my husband! As a first time mum being surrounded by people who's advice did not reasonate with my heart, I had a hard road early on. I was not confident to stop self doubt from creeping in and was pressured by those around me to do things differently. Through this journey I found my strength and peace with the mother I was. The strength to be a gentle parent at this point in evolution and to shine! My husband too had a deep journey adjusting to gentle parenting. Along this hard road we rediscovered mutual understanding, respect and growth as we evolved in many leaps.
I then discovered the Steiner philosophy, crying tears of gratitude in that moment, with its intuitive depth and huge breadth of wisdom on how to nurture a soul to earth and a child's soul development. I spent the next years studying this wisdom and implementing it in our home, simplifying my lifestyle which has been an important part of my enjoyment of motherhood. I continue to spend this sacred time, passionately studying this wisdom and the art of homemaking, as we begin homeschooling. Following my inspiration and developing my intuition to guide my family, while also nurturing that of my children.
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