With my own thoughts and actions, it's good to know when I can "pause it" if someone needs me.

photo by Crystal, Sorscha's mom, a dozen years ago,
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"Self regulate" means to make a rule and then follow it yourself. They're not self regulating. They're making choices. It's different. It's better!
One zen student said, "My teacher is the best. He can go days without eating."
The second said, "My teacher has so much self control, he can go days without sleep."
The third said, "My teacher is so wise that he eats when he's hungry and sleeps when he's tired."
My kids did that!
photo by Beth Lamb
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