2. In childhood, we start looking for a sense of self in the things we want and get. "My toy later becomes my car, my house, my clothes" (p. 35). Things themselves are not bad, but our identification with those things keeps us unsatisfied and unhappy. Investigate your relationship with the world of things, and in particular, things that are designated with the
word 'MY'.
Jeff, you know we've been talking through this, but I thought this might be a great question to get insight from others, especially those who have had more experience with children.
We have a one year old daughter, Emma. We are prepared to raise her as naturally as possible, and with that said, A New Earth, or at least many of the learnings from it will be incorporated into her 'education'.
We are confused after reading Chapter 2, as we have been teaching her about possession - Emma's feet, Emma's toys, Emma's room, Emma's reflection in the mirror.
What is the best way to keep her from getting attached to the things, the physical? How can we encourage her to just be?
Thanks everyone!