Today’s podcast episode title comes from a Charlotte Mason quote: “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.” Over the next few episodes, I’ll be unpacking how the three words (atmosphere, discipline, and life) are helping me to direct my goals for our home and family in the New Year. Today’s word: atmosphere.
Links/Resources Mentioned This Episode:
- Ourselves by Charlotte Mason
- “… wise men are feeling strongly that prudence requires of us, for the good of the state, to live simple lives, to avoid excesses, even if they come in the way of athletic or intellectual toils, and to eschew possessions more than are necessary for fit and simple living. Perhaps it is lawful for us to allow ourselves, in our furniture and implements, beauty of form and colour, and fitness for our uses; but it may be our duty not to accumulate unnecessary possessions, the care of which becomes a responsibility, and whose value lies in their costliness. These things interfere with that real wealth of a serviceable body and alert mind which we owe to the service of our country as well as that of our home.” Ourselves, p. 54
- Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White
- as of this recording, it is free on Kindle Unlimited. My local library has it, and it’s available on audio as well!
- Favorite Tea Time recipes
- Healthy Banana Muffin
- Healthy Morning Glory Breakfast Muffins
- No Bake Energy Bites (I double the recipe, press the batter into 2 greased 8×8 dishes, and cut them into bars)
- Yeti 14 oz. rambler (Favorite gift in the stocking from Santa! They’ve revolutionized Tea Time!)
- Electric Kettle by Cuisinart (my birthday present!)
Next time, I’ll pick up with the word DISCIPLINE.
In the meantime, I’d love to hear your thoughts on education being an ATMOSPHERE
Join the conversation!
- What are you doing in your home to improve or enhance the atmosphere?
- Do a 5 senses inventory – what ways could you improve the way you experience your home through the 5 senses? Sight, smell, touch, taste, feeling?
- Apart from the physical home, what else is contributing to the atmosphere? (Routines, rhythms, tone, conversations, domestic church, etc.)
- Are you doing something unique that you’d like to share?
- What’s benefiting your family’s atmosphere?
Get in touch!
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