Keith Craft: Our family of origin is our practice to teach us how we want to be and don’t…
Our family of origin is our practice to teach us how we want to be and don’t want to be, how to act and not to act, and helps us to understand what we want and don’t want in our lives.
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- From the message series Family Talk
The thought behind the quote
Your family of origin is your first experience of relationships, expectations, and culture. It’s the place where you learn about love, discipline, conflict, and how to navigate the complexities of life. This environment becomes your practice field—a place where you get to observe and experience the behaviors, attitudes, and values that form your worldview. It’s important to recognize that while some aspects of your family of origin can provide valuable lessons, others might teach you what you need to leave behind.
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