#0064: A Mom's Adventures from Canary Island!

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This week let's read about:

• Raising a worldschooling kid in Canary Islands

• Adi’s take on Minimalism

• Teaching Kids To Live With Less For A Happier, Fuller Life

This week, we went as far as the Canary Islands to see this mom; she is an worldschooling mom growing her son in the islands, where he is learning on the beaches and among the jungles.

The story of her journey and parenting style has touched us deeply, giving us so much inspiration to craft our journey.

Meet Alexandra and her son Paulie from the Canary Islands, we connected on LinkedIn, and it all started when she interviewed me for her podcast.

We decided to catch up again virtually and introduce the kids.

She left Germany in 2019 and started exploring life beyond strict schooling rules; she was never a fan of life that demanded stiffness. Though she has lost count of the number of countries that she has visited, her favourites include India and Thailand.

As suggested by her friend, a couple of years back, she went to the Canary Islands, fell in love with the place and decided to settle there.

She works as a freelancer to support herself and has experience in different fields; she is a writer, marketing strategist, translator many other things.

Alexandra believes everyone has a unique way of learning, educating, living, playing, exploring and loving. She calls it "Lifeschooling" –letting kids explore independently in whatever way they want because humans are naturally curious with an inner drive for knowledge.

Her son Paulie loves the water and the jungles; they go camping together and watch the sky and the galaxies together. Paulie loves to play video games, and he and Adi connected immediately over Minecraft and Roblox.

Though Paulie speaks Spanish, Adi didn't have any difficulty communicating their love of gaming with each other. This is the gaming language.

Adi shared his Scratch projects with Alexnadra and Paulie. They exchanged many ideas and stories about life in India versus the Canary Islands.

Paulie loves animals, and he has a cat and a dog; he also learns how to care for animals and be responsible for them. He loves to watch Bear Grylls and learn survival techniques.

Alexandra is a wonderful mother who lets her son explore the world so that he can grow into a great individual.

It was a fantastic experience to meet Alexnadra and Paulie; they have so much to teach us and share.

We hope to meet them in person and experience canary islands with them.

Adi’s take on minimalism

When Adi, my 9-year-old son, and I returned from our 28-day trip to India, he was overjoyed to return to his familiar surroundings.

A sense of gratitude filled his eyes as he opened his cupboard and saw his neatly arranged clothes. Having his own space, with all his belongings, brought him a feeling of comfort and security.

But what surprised me the most was Adi's perspective on minimalism after our journey. We lived with the essentials throughout our travels, carrying what we truly needed.

Adi experienced the joy of simplicity, the freedom from travelling light, and the beauty of cherishing experiences over possessions.

As he sat on his bed, looking at his beloved bicycle in the corner of the room, he smiled and said, "You know, Mom, I really missed my bike when we were away, but I also loved how little we needed during our trip. It made me realize that we can be happy with less."

Our 28-day journey taught Adi the value of having a space to call his own, a place filled with the things he loved and cherished. He learned that a clutter-free environment could bring peace and make daily tasks more manageable.

But he also discovered that a life of minimalism and non-attachment allowed him to easily explore new places, unburdened by the weight of excessive possessions.

Reading these two stories, one about Alexandra and Paulie's lifeschooling journey in the Canary Islands and the other about Adi and your minimalistic travel experience in India evokes profound reflections on purposeful living and conscious bonding with our children.

Both stories showcase the transformative power of intentional choices in parenting and living. Alexandra's decision to embrace lifeschooling and let Paulie explore the world at his own pace highlights the importance of recognizing each child's unique learning style and nurturing their natural curiosity.

Through lifeschooling, Paulie gains independence, curiosity-driven knowledge, and a love for nature, fostering his growth into a well-rounded individual.

On the other hand, your 28-day trip to India with Adi exemplifies the beauty of minimalism and mindful consumption.

Living with only the essentials during your journey allowed you to focus on the experiences and connections you shared rather than being burdened by material possessions.

Adi's realization that happiness can be found in having fewer is a powerful lesson to cherish what truly matters.

These stories also underscore the significance of conscious bonding with our children. Through meaningful connections and shared experiences, the bonds between parents and children are strengthened, creating a nurturing environment for growth and development.

Despite cultural and language differences, the virtual interaction between Adi and Paulie exemplifies the beauty of genuine connections based on shared interests and passions.

Both experiences inspire us to consider a more purposeful approach to living and parenting. It encourages us to let go of rigid rules and embrace a lifestyle that fosters independence, curiosity, and gratitude.

By allowing our children the freedom to explore their interests and the world around them, we empower them to become well-rounded individuals confident in pursuing their passions.

As parents, we are responsible for instilling valuable life lessons and guiding our children towards a mindful and meaningful life.

These stories remind us that our actions and choices are potent examples for our children to follow. By living purposefully and consciously, we can nurture strong bonds with our kids and create a positive and inspiring environment for their growth.

Many people are passionate, but because of their limiting beliefs about who they are and what they can do, they never take actions that could make their dreams a reality Anthony Robbins