This episode of the Inner Awareness Podcast discusses how to raise a child with good character in a modern, patriarchal society. According to Yoga, good character begins with mental discipline, the ability to distinguish between fields of energy and consciousness that have universal qualities and those that are changing and have individual qualities. Universal qualities do not create attachment or karmic patterns they allow a person to function in both the physical and non-physical universe with equanimity. Good character also includes patience, perseverance, faith, loyalty, long-suffering, non-harming, and courage. A child must learn to be centered in their authentic mind, to live according to their Dharma, to endure hardship with equanimity, and to avoid harming others in thought, or emotion since negative thoughts and emotions can be projected from one person to another. Parents should teach their children that Karma and the non-physical universe are real, that information is not knowledge, and that success is not defined by wealth, power, or popularity, but by personal integrity. Above all, moral courage is essential, since the world is not always supportive or just. Moral courage is closely aligned with personal integrity and the ability to follow Dharma; without personal integrity Shakti won’t support your child with life-affirming consciousness and energy or the insight they need to make appropriate decisions.

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