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The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.” ~ Elaine Heffner

Why Awesomely Awake?

Being awake is a practice. It’s a journey.

And anyone — even you — can do it.

Raising children and having a family is hard work — meaningful work.

Everything we do matters. Every step we take matters.

What will we remember?

What will our children remember?

These memories are forever.

Awesomely Awake is here to inspire you, guide you and coach you to find your happy place where you make memories and cherish these years of raising children and being a family.

We do this by showing you how to …

:: Live mindfully, intentionally & playfully!

:: Nourish your family’s mind, body and soul.

:: Accept imperfection.

:: Choose peace and love over being right.

:: Live authentically & creatively.

:: Focus on the abundance in your life.

Who am I?

My name is Shawn Ledington Fink. I am the author of The Playful Family. I’ve been trying to change the world as long as I can remember. It began when I was a young journalist writing stories about real life people living and experiencing tragedy. It continued when I quit journalism to become a full-time mentor to teen mothers. And it continued even deeper when I left all of that to work in the public sector.

My journey to this space, this business of coaching parents to be their best, has been influenced greatly by each of those experiences and led me to understand family life in new and extraordinary ways. When you go into people’s homes and learn about the details of their everyday life — as I did for more than 15 years — you learn things about waking up, about appreciating what you have and about what we can do to help others.

Now, here with Awesomely Awake, inspiring change — one family at a time!

Your emails tell me so. I hear it in your voices. I read about it from the happiness of the students who take my e-courses.

I couldn’t be happier.

Now, for some of those quirky things you might want to know about me:

I am often reading at least three books at a time.
I wrote a novel but haven’t submitted it to an agent.
I graduated college dreaming of writing for magazines but ended up in newspapers covering many things, including murders.
I am constantly pursuing some dream or goal or project. Read about my 40 by 40 project. Or, join The Abundant Mama Project.
I recently had a hair makeover and feel like a new person.
I’ve only seen my dad once since I was 5.
I’m a public policy junkie. My husband and I talk politics on date nights.
My husband and I are raising our daughters to honor and respect all religions.
I can’t remember the last time I went a day without writing something. And, if I did, it wasn’t a great day.
I love Indian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and Lebanese food. And a good grilled cheese!
I crave stillness, silence and sitting and relishing this amazing world we live in. But, those moments are rare, sadly.