Mindful Parenting is a contemplative practice through which we become more mindful of our children and, in doing so, experience a more joyful life.
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when we are physically separated from them, we can enhance our sense
of connection to them and, in turn, our connection to the cosmos.
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Today's Sip: A Verse for Bathing
The depth of
connectedness between ourselves and our child runs deeper than any
other we will ever know. When taking a shower or bath, we escape
from all of the stimuli that we normally encounter during the day. We also find ourselves alone in a very natural state. This moment
presents a good opportunity to draw upon the core of the special connection
we share with our child who possesses, or has learned from, our flesh
and blood, our spirit, and our mind.
As I wash this body
My thoughts
Are my child's thoughts
Memorize this simple verse and recite
it the next time you take a shower or bath. When you do,
be especially attentive to your body and the flow and temperature
of the water. Breathe deeply and open awareness to your child
-- to yourself.
