Cattle of Helios – Breaking Rules 'Just This Once'
Challenge: Tiny inconsistencies—late caffeine, bright lights, skipped naps—add up.
Ulysses Move: Treat red-line routines as sacred and visible.
Introduction
Odysseus warns his crew: do not touch Helios’ sacred cattle. They ignore him. Consequences follow.
Parenthood works the same way: when you push past biological limits, everything unravels.
The Core Lesson
Respecting limits preserves peace.
Parenthood Parallel
Babies need sleep more than stimulation.
Parents need rest to stay regulated.
Routines need boundaries.
Ulisses Method Insight
Following cues—rather than overriding them—keeps your ship afloat. It’s the heart of intuition-led care.
Honour the limits. Protect the journey.
