Mindful Parenting is a contemplative practice through which we become more mindful of our children and, in doing so, experience a more joyful life.
Your mindful parenting practice tip of
the day. Be sure to sip slowly
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The Daily Sip: Your
Timepiece
And Your Child: Part II
If you changed the time on your
timepiece yesterday, you may want to adjust it to the correct time.
Today's
sip is a simple variant on yesterday's. If you wear a watch,
place it on the other hand. If you look to your cell phone for
the time, try to remember to reach for it with the other hand.
If there's a clock on your desk, move it to the other side.
Now,
when you look to the time, just as with yesterday's sip, allow
your timepiece to help awaken you to the present moment.
When you realize what has changed, reflect on the fleeting passage
of time. Slow your breathing, taking full deep breaths.
Relax your shoulders and soften your belly. As you do, open
awareness to the presence of your child -- wherever he or she may
be. Each time you look to your timepiece, and are awakened to
the passage of time, turn your thoughts for a few seconds to your
beautiful child.
Reflect on the time that has passed since your
child was born. Consider the time remaining in your child's
life on this Earth. Then return to the presence of your child
in this moment. Unlike the past and the future, this moment
is tangible -- it is all that is real.
As you breathe deeply
and bring awareness to the presence of your child in your life, cherish
the present moment.
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