Mindful Parenting is a contemplative practice through which we become more mindful of our children and, in doing so, experience a more joyful life.
The Mindful Parent is an organization devoted
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enhance the many joys of parenting. By mindfully attending to
our children, both when we are physically present with them and when
we are physically separated from them, we can enhance our sense of
connection to them and, in turn, our connection to the cosmos.
This makes us a better parent, a happier person, and a more vital
human being.
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The Daily Sip: Open Awareness To
The Beating Of Your Child's Heart
The practice of mindful parenting brings our child close, even
when he or she is far away. Sometimes, our child may be
close to us physically, and still be very far
away. When we tap into our bodies, and awaken to the vitality
and aliveness of our bodies, our awareness expands. We become
closer to our child, to ourselves, to other living beings, and
to the cosmos.
Today, if you are in physical contact with your
child, place your ear to your child's chest. Do so in a quiet
place and listen deeply to your child's beating heart. Breathe
deeply and feel your belly expand. Become fully present to the
extraordinary magic contained in the moment. Your child's heart is
always beating. As you listen, consider that there was
a time, before your child was born, when there was no beating sound,
and that one day there will come a time when this beautiful heart
will cease to beat. As you lift your head, and the sound
softens, listen for the echo of your child's beating heart.
My child's heartbeat
Resonates throughout her body
Echoes across the cosmos
As you go about your day, you will hear
rhythmic sounds and other sounds that bring to mind your
child's heartbeat. When you do, recite the above verse.
The
depth of your connection to your child is as deep and true as the
sound of your child's beating heart.
