Same! I love the way you write. I feel like I’m in the room as the stories develop. 🥰 And the emotional ups and downs behind each motivation to hold on or let go is so captivating. ❤️
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Such vivid storytelling, that image of Karthika carefully placing each box exactly where she wants it says so much about her without even spelling it out.
Many years ago, I pressured my son to declutter much faster than he was able to. My concern was valid: there were too many decisions to make and too many things to get through.
But the pressure made the process slow and excruciating, not faster.
These ideas (let the space be the limit, accept what's "good enough", explain things in a way children can understand) look deceptively simple.
One thing I love about this story how it taps into the urgency the mom was feeling, but once she noticed her daughter’s distress, she switched her approach. We experience that so often, that when we pause to connect with the emotions rather than the behavior, we reach a win-win solution.
One of the most emotional points in the story for me was when Karthika's mom looks at her and says "Show me". And the heart broken Karthika shows her mom what those boxes were meant for. Suddenly the daughter who was lost for words, found her voice. And Amma finally understands that those boxes were not junk, but a file system. (PS. I have many many boxes🤣)
When we let go of what we think we know to allow other people (including our children) to share their perspective. It takes courage to admit we may have misjudged a situation and to correct that.
I had so much fun doing this with you, Ann!❤️
Same! I love the way you write. I feel like I’m in the room as the stories develop. 🥰 And the emotional ups and downs behind each motivation to hold on or let go is so captivating. ❤️
Aww, thank you, Ann. This made my day❤️ Your insights are a invaluable to me🫶
Hey Sheeba and Ann
Great job guys
Loved reading this post
A cardboard box , bot it showed tej creative side of Karthika the saver 👍
Food insights by Ann 🫶🫶🫶
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Thank you for reading! Which of the character can you relate to more?
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I loved how this post used a story to convey a message. love this collab Sheeba and Ann!
I agree! This collaboration brings the challenges to life, and offers something practical and useful to address them.
Such vivid storytelling, that image of Karthika carefully placing each box exactly where she wants it says so much about her without even spelling it out.
Thank you so much, Isabella ❤️
The message always lands better through a story.
Many years ago, I pressured my son to declutter much faster than he was able to. My concern was valid: there were too many decisions to make and too many things to get through.
But the pressure made the process slow and excruciating, not faster.
These ideas (let the space be the limit, accept what's "good enough", explain things in a way children can understand) look deceptively simple.
Yet I can say from experience: they work.
One thing I love about this story how it taps into the urgency the mom was feeling, but once she noticed her daughter’s distress, she switched her approach. We experience that so often, that when we pause to connect with the emotions rather than the behavior, we reach a win-win solution.
Thank you for highlighting that!
It’s one of the most powerful skills we can build as parents.
I didn’t notice that aspect of the story that complements the practical how-to-declutter part beautifully.
One of the most emotional points in the story for me was when Karthika's mom looks at her and says "Show me". And the heart broken Karthika shows her mom what those boxes were meant for. Suddenly the daughter who was lost for words, found her voice. And Amma finally understands that those boxes were not junk, but a file system. (PS. I have many many boxes🤣)
Those are very powerful words.
When we let go of what we think we know to allow other people (including our children) to share their perspective. It takes courage to admit we may have misjudged a situation and to correct that.