I am thankful for all the places my feet have walked
Gratitude Steps
Gratitude Flowers: A Deep Gratitude Practice
Deep Gratitude: A Miracle Beneath My Feet
Gratitude: Hidden Miracles
Lift my Gaze
Once, in a moment of despair and pain, that voice inside, that part of me that sometimes comes up with really wise things, said:
“Lift your gaze”
I thought that gaze was sort of a passive thing, like looking casually up at the clouds, but in fact gaze means “to look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.”
Gaze is powerful.
Where is my gaze now? On problems, overcoming everyday challenges and trying to feel worthwhile.
I remember the little poster above the sink in the yoga classroom that has picture of a Hindu deity: Krisna playing the flute. The words below the picture say:
“Keep thy mind fixed on me”.
The image is playful. It portrays ease and fun. Krisna casually playing the flute. Krisna is considered the Lord of compassion, tenderness, and love.
What would that mean to keep my mind fixed on playfulness, compassion, tenderness and love?
How to be The Parent you Want to Be with the Practice of Reflection
How to Do More with Less Energy
The Power of a Parent's Words
How to See the Light in Parenting
How to Come Back to Your Centre
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.
Self-Care for Parents with The Ayurvedic Practice of Dinacharya
How to Make Up for Lost Sleep
How to Savour the Precious Moments of Parenthood
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.
How to Be Present with Babies and Small Children
How to Prepare for Parenthood: Essential Skills for New Parents
How to stay calm when the baby is crying
How can I take what 2020 is offering me?
Rather than live in fear, I am trying to look at this as an opportunity. How can I take what 2020 is offering me? Rather than fight against the limitations, can I relax into them? Instead of feeling bound, can I feel held? Wrapped in a cocoon created by outer closures, I keep my focus inward and may discover something that I hadn’t noticed because I was so busy.
