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 Morning Sip: Your Child Is Your Poem
 
While watching or thinking about your child today, take a few minutes and write a poem.  Let the poem be as short as two or three stanzas or as long as feels right.  Don't plan on editing it and don't spend too much time reviewing it while you are drafting it. 
 
Let this poem come from somewhere deeper than your thinking mind.
 
Reflect on your poem from time to time today.  Then, after some time passes, share the poem with your child.  If you don't live with your child, call them or e-mail them.
 
This poem comes from your heart, not your mind.  Mindful awareness of your child arises at the time of its creation, upon subsequent reflection, and when you share the poem with your child. 
 
Breathe even greater awareness into your life at the time you share the poem by noticing your feelings and thoughts.   Ponder them tonight before you go to sleep.
 
 
 
Saturday  May 1, 2004
From the Archives
Beautiful scene
Many parents
Many children
Your mindful parenting practice tip
of the day. 
Be sure to
sip slowly
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