Top 15 Milan Murray Quotes

In the past 18 months, we have been forced to disconnect and now, more than ever, we realise how important connection is and how important people are

I believe that I should live a conscious life. That I should be quiet regularly so that the noise of life does not determine who I am and where I am going. I want to be aware of where I can still grow, where I can contribute, and where I can make a difference

I believe that I am not simply on earth to exist. I want to leave a mark – in the lives of children, in my community, and also in the larger world

We used stories to help them reflect on the past day. At night, before bed, I asked them who was the hero or the villain in their story that day. And how would they like the next day to go differently? What would they like to change about tomorrow’s story

Stories have always been an important part of my life; it's how I make sense of what happens to me. So I started using stories to help my children make sense of their own stories

I always knew that the teenage years could be a challenging time. But when my children were still in primary school, I realised that they already had to face many challenges

Such a commitment doesn't have to be big and significant. We just have to make sure we keep seeing each other

The message is the same throughout: I see you. I know where you are and I'm thinking of you

I learn a lot from my children. I learn about my own shortcomings and where I can still grow

Parenting is about relationships. In fact, that's the crux of parenting, and that's my focus

My children are very different from each other, and I have to be attuned to each one's own needs. I have to know where exactly they need support. Where they need a little 'push' in order to grow

To me, it means being grounded in your own situation. That you know who your child is, and who you are, and how that affects your family dynamics

I'm grateful that I get to be their mother

It's wonderful to have two teenagers in the house, it's a privilege to see them grow and develop

I was ready for this role. What I know about stories, scripts and acting, and my interest in the emotional development of people, equipped me with important skills. I was able to engage with the participants, encourage them and thus retell their stories