That National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s performance at the inauguration was dazzling is an understatement. The momma bear in me quickly kicked in to understand where she spent her time pre-college. Of course, there are a multitude of factors that contributed to making Gorman Gorman, but I was specifically interested in her school life because it is the body of water in which the rocks that are our children are shaped. We are mostly fully formed humans by the time we land on college campuses…so I wanted to know specifically what kind of school environment can give rise to this kind of magic.
Priya, I am so enjoying reading your insight and appreciate your authentic expression. Wonderful reflection. I've reflected similarly for the last 10 years and it has impacted how I parent. So follow your heart. From one intense person to another, listen to your intuition ;-)
Love this Priya! So interesting...so hard to know the right balance. We want to give our kids everything but is there time in there for reflection, authentic connection and creativity? And what do we really value most? It’s something that is so important to think about....thank you for starting the conversation!
Beautiful insight Priya. My friend Elise Ballard wrote a lovely article about Amanda in this week’s Hollywood Reporter. She was part of a mentoring group called WriteGirl which is an amazing non-profit org I knew nothing about. Also, I’ve watched Amanda do the talk show circuit this week and not only is she wise beyond her years, but poised, humble and witty. Qualities I hope to nurture in my own daughters. Along with plenty of space for the magic!
This is such a thoughtful, excellent reflection, Priya. Children need time...lots of it...to imagine and create. As mothers of daughters, it is always important to allow them to dream big dreams and never compromise their creativity and intensity! I say stay intense for 2021!
Very well expressed Priya!!!
You daughters are very fortunate to have you as their ‘Momma Bear’.
Covid has paved a new avenue for kids to express their imagination and creativity.
Follow your heart, stay intense, dream big and let the magic happen.
🥰Jini Bua
Priya, I am so enjoying reading your insight and appreciate your authentic expression. Wonderful reflection. I've reflected similarly for the last 10 years and it has impacted how I parent. So follow your heart. From one intense person to another, listen to your intuition ;-)
Love this Priya! So interesting...so hard to know the right balance. We want to give our kids everything but is there time in there for reflection, authentic connection and creativity? And what do we really value most? It’s something that is so important to think about....thank you for starting the conversation!
Beautiful insight Priya. My friend Elise Ballard wrote a lovely article about Amanda in this week’s Hollywood Reporter. She was part of a mentoring group called WriteGirl which is an amazing non-profit org I knew nothing about. Also, I’ve watched Amanda do the talk show circuit this week and not only is she wise beyond her years, but poised, humble and witty. Qualities I hope to nurture in my own daughters. Along with plenty of space for the magic!
This is such a thoughtful, excellent reflection, Priya. Children need time...lots of it...to imagine and create. As mothers of daughters, it is always important to allow them to dream big dreams and never compromise their creativity and intensity! I say stay intense for 2021!