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The Daily Sip:
Your
Toes and Your Child: Remember
When we direct our attention to
our bodies, we draw energy away from our thinking minds and ground
ourselves naturally in the present moment.
Today, pay attention
to your toes. These wonderful digits rarely receive the
appreciation they deserve. In fact, they are often completely
forgotten about. Whether it is when you are taking a bath or
shower, or putting on your socks, stockings, or shoes, awaken
to your wonderful toes.
My
wonderful toes
Touching this toe
I
think of my child at this age
Recite
this verse as you are looking at your toes. Touch your toes.
When you do so, breathe deeply and slowly. Feel your toes
feeling your fingers. Then lightly pinch any one toe.
Begin counting from left to right (one through ten), and note
which number toe you have singled out. Then open awareness
to your beautiful child when he or she was that age.
If
you child is an infant, you may want to count in months.
If you child has not yet reached the age, then imagine your child
as if he or she were that age.
Smile as you let
go of your toe. During the day, if you become aware
of your toes touching the Earth (as they almost always do),
smile and open awareness to the presence of your beautiful
child in your life.
