It takes a village: What to look for when choosing your village.

Breaking generational curses is a transformative journey that requires strength, resilience, and support. One powerful way to navigate this path is by creating a network of like-minded parents who share similar challenges and aspirations. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of forming a supportive community and share ideas for organizing or joining group sessions.

Benefits of a Supportive Community:

1. Shared Understanding and Empathy:

   • Being part of a community allows parents to connect with others who understand the unique challenges associated with breaking generational curses.

   • Shared experiences create a sense of empathy, reducing feelings of isolation and fostering a supportive environment.

2. Collective Wisdom:

   • A community provides a diverse pool of experiences and perspectives, offering valuable insights and strategies for overcoming obstacles.

   • Parents can learn from each other's successes and failures, gaining wisdom that goes beyond individual experiences.

3. Mutual Encouragement:

   • Supportive communities provide a platform for mutual encouragement, helping parents stay motivated during difficult times.

   • Celebrating small victories together reinforces the belief that positive change is possible.

4. Accountability:

   • In a community, members can hold each other accountable for their goals and commitments.

   • The shared sense of responsibility helps participants stay focused on their journey to break generational curses.

5. Resource Sharing:

   • Communities facilitate the exchange of resources, whether it's recommended books, workshops, or professionals who can provide assistance.

   • Access to a collective pool of resources enhances the effectiveness of the journey.

Organizing Group Sessions:

1. Devotional-Based Meetings:

   • Choose a devotional or thematic material that aligns with the spiritual and personal growth aspects of breaking generational curses.

   • Schedule regular group sessions where members can discuss their reflections, share insights, and pray together.

2. Structured Sharing Circles:

   • Create a safe space for parents to share their stories and challenges.

   • Establish a structured format for sharing circles, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to express themselves and receive feedback.

3. Guest Speakers and Workshops:

   • Invite experts, counselors, or individuals who have successfully broken generational curses to conduct workshops or share their experiences.

   • Diversify sessions to include practical advice and tools for personal development.

4. Online Forums and Communication:

   • Use online platforms to facilitate continuous communication and support between physical meetings.

   • Create forums or chat groups for members to share resources, ask questions, and provide ongoing encouragement.

Creating a community for parents on the journey to break generational curses is a powerful step towards positive transformation. By fostering empathy, sharing wisdom, providing mutual encouragement, ensuring accountability, and exchanging resources, this network becomes an invaluable asset in the pursuit of generational healing. Through devotional-based group sessions, structured sharing circles, and ongoing communication, parents can find strength and inspiration to overcome challenges and create a legacy of positive change for future generations.

I wholeheartedly believe it takes a village to raise these babies, BUT as I grow as a mother I think it’s important to note a few things about the people i need in a village.

🔑Here are some things I started to consider when I thought about the type of village I wanted for my daughters emotional wellbeing ⤵️

1. What type of relationship does my daughter have with the members of the village? These are the people who will both pour into my babies and speak life into them, as well as reprimand them when necessary. In my opinion, discipline in the village begins with relationships.

2. Is there emotional maturity in the individuals who make up the village? It’s important for me that my daughters, who are being raised to be emotionally mature women, are surrounded by emotionally mature adults. The goal here is not perfection, but awareness. Are you in tune enough not to project your fears and insecurities on children? Do you match the energy of children? Are you able to help them not only understand, but regulate their big emotions?

3. Are the members of the village a safe space for their own children? This is a tough one, but it matters to me.

4. The most important thing I began to consider was spiritual maturity in the village. I don’t mean holy rollers, I mean individuals who are connected to the source and are guided by the Holy Spirit. Some days I might be off my game and it’s necessary that my daughters have someone who’s connected to stand in the gap.

I understand that not every life lesson my children learn will come from me. God will strategically place individuals in our lives that are meant to teach my daughters things that I cannot! So, yes, it does take a village to raise these babies, but is the village safe?

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