We love sharing our life through photos!
Photography is one of the best ways to connect with people. So much can be conveyed in a single image - each picture is worth way more than a thousand words!
We're inspired to make an entry to the Steemit Photo Challenge #53 for the theme Human Body with a snapshot of some of our favorite human beings:
These darling, innocent, joyful little girls are the daughters of @gardenofeden founder @quinneaker & his mate @truelovelives, and they are the motivation behind so much of what we do in our ecovillage.
It is a dream to see all children grow up as free, healthy, and happy as QiQi and Noki are. This planet would be an entirely different place if children were honored as the competent, capable, responsible divine beings they are, and we have no doubt that these amazing girls can dazzle the world with the true potential children hold.
We hold a space to protect and nurture them. Their days are filled with love, friends, family, play, passion, and adventure, as they follow their hearts to live life of their own design - no alarm clocks, no schedules, no obligations or burdens, no supposed-tos/have-tos/or shoulds. In fact, even something as standard as a bed time is such a foreign concept to these girls (they sleep when they are tired and they wake when they have rested), that lately QiQi has been having great fun playing a game in which she actually requests one!
We are creating a better world for them. May all children be so free and ALIVE!
As Quinn is fond of saying, "Parenting is the foundation of all of our lives, for better or for worse". It is one of the most--if not the most--important facets of life, which is why he invests a lot of time and energy in sharing a new paradigm perspective in which the child is truly respected as a sovereign being unto themselves.
The old model of parenting has yielded a society of broken citizens, and it's time to question that model. It doesn't work, and it's time for a shift into a better, more powerful way. Quinn offers real solutions, and we hope all will tune into the insights he shares! We invite you to follow his account as well as to sign up for our newsletter, where new paradigm parenting is just one of the valuable topics we cover each week.
BE the change! Let's build a better world for the sake of ALL children, ALL beings, and our living planet!
www.intothegardenofeden.com
I love these girls so much!
What a beautiful photo!
Thanks for sharing!
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The way you honor these divine beings is beyond incredible @quinneaker. There is no one I know who has had a parent who holds such grand space for them, who loves them truly unconditionally, and who is in fact creating a whole new paradigm to be certain of their infinite potential future. These girls truly bring life to life. Thank you for showing what is possible!!
Thanks you for acknowledging that and expressing it here on the blockchain. I don't need it but I do appreciate it.
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OH yes, I know you don't need it, you're going to do it anyway because that's who you are. I am truly honored and grateful to experience the amazingness unfolding here, and find it a blessing that you are sharing it with the world. ...god knows we need it!!
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What beautiful girls!! They are such pure, vibrant lights!!
Thank YOU for sharing your revolutionary parenting insights - may it lead to life better than we can even imagine!
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I love the fact that these children are raised complete opposite of the rest. However, i have so many questions though! Not out of judgement, but simply curiosity. It's super interesting to watch these kids grow up in a different way because you can actually compare and find the hard pro's (and I am sure there are cons to everything aswell?)
They look happy for sure! And I think that is one of the most important things :)
I have never known any children, anywhere, that are sooooo ALIVE!!! It is incredible to witness and be a part of such a grand awakening of the human race. Oh thank god for the children---there is hope!!! Great comment @sjennon.
Feel free to ask anything! We're here to share inspiration for the possibilities that could be!
It is absolutely fascinating to watch children raised in a free, safe, nonjudgmental environment, where they are actually "allowed" to make their own decisions and to engage their own will & passions. They are the happiest, healthiest, smartest, most responsible & capable children any of us have ever seen, so this approach is obviously working so far.
I like your way of living! I like how you respect the freedom of your kids, really is the first time i see someone who lives in nature without rule, like you are breaking something call it the modernity.
Thank you, @creativwoman! It is so interesting that respecting a child's freedom is actually a revolutionary approach in this day and age. But as we say, the "normal" model of parenting isn't working - children are sadder and potentially more broken than ever, and they grow up to be sad, weak, broken adults.
@quinneaker shares another way, and his approach to parenting guides children to be happy, healthy, inspired, empowered, and responsible. It is AMAZING to see this!! It would be so awesome to have a whole generation of thriving children grow up to be thriving adults!
Life as we know it will significantly shift if it becomes the norm to truly honor and respect children.
beautiful nest of happy children!
Aaaaahhhh, what a blessing!
inspiring bro thanks for sharing, i want to join too
So peaceful!
I don't blame you for wanting that @malos10. Life in this new paradigm is truly a blessing.
Beautiful post and lovely photo! :)
Thank you!
Very good post @gardenofeden . I have followed you . I like your post. . 👏👏👏
Thank you!
Inspiring photo... thanks ur post
Well said, nice post and nice photo too
Thank you!
beautiful photo
Thank you ✨
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so cute baby ,,,nice photography
Thank you!
I belive they are old enaugh to be aware that they are half clothed and someone is taking a picture. I don't see the point, why weren't they with pants on?
These children spend 99% of their days without clothes because that is how they are comfortable. They are free and safe to do whatever they want to do, and since it's not hurting anyone their free will is respected.
They are not judged, shamed, coerced, or manipulated to behave according to anyone else's standards, ESPECIALLY for something as natural as rejoicing in their own bodies.
right, when someone takes a picture..I know they have an idea about pictures, you can keep it, show it to other peoples..They know this, but are they happy about? It just an episode in their life, but every beat of their innocent heart should matter
It's not fair to take a themed photo shoot with kids. I hardly belive they agreed for the seek of art to post this picture. Call me whatever, I don't like it
It's amazing how triggered people get when seeing something that makes them uncomfortable. People get all caught up in their preconceived, programmed veils through which they view the world and then the judgments start flying!! Most people could never even conceive of the idea of children being free, as they themselves have no idea what that even means. Humans are soooo far from an empowered and exuberant existence--it is incredbily common for them to react with disdain about things they do not understand.
This is a primo opportunity to rethink what we think. To question INSIDE those things that make us uncomfortable, and discover the root of where those feelings come from. Everyone's experience (of even the same circumstances) is vastly different, based on their past and the ideas they have come to adopt. Instead of judging, one could take a step back and consider there is something unknown that is perpetuating that place of discomfort.
These girls truly live in a different world, like nothing seen before. If/when you meet them, you will see how truly ALVE they are. They will not judge you for wearing clothes or for not wearing clothes, nor will they judge you or pity you for being caught up in ideas. They will just love you like they unconditionally love, and if you are open enough to receive it, your life will be changed forever. May you one day be blessed @taowithbow to experience such an awakening.
I love it that you made a comment here and were open enough to express your feelings. Through discussing these things, there is space for upgraded existence for us all. Thank you @taowithbow.
Thank you for big replay, I don't know all the good things from their lives- I just see the kids in the picture aren't from a wild tribe enstranged of techonogy, the kids aren't newborn babies- and wondering why do I see them without pants.
I do not have kids at all, and I must be insensitive to the message of your picture.
Thanks for the return comment @taowithbow. I appreciate your comment and observations. For us it is so normal to have them be how ever they want to be. They are most comfortable without clothes in much of their daily lives, but they also love dress up too and clothing design, and sharing their gowns and such with each other. They play in the sun, swim in the well-water pool, jump on the tramp--everything in full immersion of whatever is important to them. They have no ideas about being naked and never feel ashamed, embarrassed, or afraid, for to them that is the way they came in the world and are the most comfortable to be. They also know when it would be best to wear clothes and take responsibility for doing what they know is in their own best interests. Being naked just happens to be their suit of choice much of the time. From our point of view, it would be dishonorable to attempt to make them feel bad about being in their own skin, or try to coerce them to do things against their will. We are simply honoring their choices, holding space for them to live the most dynamic, self-empowered life possible.
I appreciate the opportunity to exchange with you !
Not "fair"?? What does that even mean? Do you take photos of your children? Do you take candid shots? QiQi especially loves to have her photo taken - no one here will be surprised if she grows up to be a super model.
These children were joyfully playing in the garden, and we captured the beautiful, innocent, sweet moment on camera. They aren't posing and this is not a themed photo shoot - this is their actual life!
Like it or not, the reality is that they are the happiest, healthiest, most free, most empowered children any of us have ever met!