- “The financial resources of most philanthropic families mean children may have all the opportunities and experiences their parents dream of providing. Some of those opportunities – private schools, luxury vacations, elite extracurricular activities – may (intentionally or not) offer a narrow view of the world. Further, beyond the safe haven family and school provide, concern – even fear – for their safety may mean further shielding them from life’s harsher realities and dangers. Philanthropy introduces social needs and solutions in constructive, inspiring ways.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
- “THE BREASTS represent the mothering principle. When there are problems with the breasts, it usually means we are “over-mothering” either a person, a place, a thing, or an experience. Part of the mothering process is to allow the child to “grow up.” We need to know when to take our hands off, when to turn over the reins and let them be. Being overprotective does not prepare the other person to handle his or her own experience. Sometimes our “overbearing” attitudes literally cut off nourishment in a situation.” You Can Heal Your Life(Louise Hay) Page 129