A Slower Kind of Life

A mirror shows me my reflection: the physical image of my body that I am portraying to the world. This is my physical appearance. Do I ever hold up a mirror to look at my actions, my words, my thoughts to see what they are expressing and creating in the world?

You must become aware of where energy may be leaking and plug up those leaks.

When your child starts to talk, you will learn which words and phrases you repeat often. Once you hear your own words coming out of their little mouth, you will quickly be able to evaluate whether you want to continue using those words or not.

Essentially, to see the light in all things, we must drop all judgement. Judgement blocks the light. It creates a negative lens over your view of yourself and your child.

It is easy to be pulled off centre as a new parent. Fatigue, messes, unpredictability, arguments, and more messes arise daily leading to strong emotions like anger, frustration, fear, and judgement. Even when you are engulfed in emotions, your inner place of centered calm is always there for you. You just have to find your way back to it.

It is easy to let the intense needs of babies and young children overwhelm our own needs, leaving us depleted. Self-care is important for parents, but it often gets pushed off to the side – way off to the side.

Guided relaxation practice releases tension from the body and mind and can give you some of the same benefits as sleep. It can also help you wind down so that you fall asleep more easily and deeply.

The ability to cultivate present moment awareness is a gift to parents. The beginning of life is such a precious time, but also busy with tasks, worries, and self-doubt. The ability to cut through the mind’s chatter and be present with your child allows you to cherish a few moments of this special time.

Babies and children need a daily does of our undivided concentrated presence. How do we train our adult minds to be with them in the present moment?

Athletes and CEOs learn skills to help them manage their own physiology to be able to perform optimally in intense situations. Why not parents?

At the very least, by me staying calm, I am not adding fuel to the fire.

Getting adequate supports in place has given me wings!