Can I let go of my own expectations for what I wanted the day to be and surrender to the necessity and beauty of what has emerged.
~Myla Kabat-Zinn
Lately this has been my mantra. I have the above picture and wonderfully inspiring quote printed off and taped to my fridge. Having 6 kids, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and this provides an excellent opportunity to frequently be reminded of this powerful message. It has helped me fully realize that things already are perfect, perfectly what they are. Meditating on this quote is synonymous with my practice of mindful parenting.
By holding the present moment in its fullness and without imposing anything on it, I am blessed to perceive each pure and fresh moment give rise to the next pure and fresh moment. Like a flower in bloom, each day also unfolds and opens with an effortless flow. Gratefully, I am learning to give up coercing, resisting, struggling and imposing for allowing, letting go, surrendering and appreciating. It is a powerful and wholesome exchange. I believe this will be a lifetime practice and that is perfectly fine for me. My children are my constant and patient teachers. Whenever I need gentle reminders, I simply need to witness the emergence of pure beauty and flow which comes over their days. They intrinsically know how to enjoy life and I am fully committed to follow their lead.
~Myla Kabat-Zinn
Lately this has been my mantra. I have the above picture and wonderfully inspiring quote printed off and taped to my fridge. Having 6 kids, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and this provides an excellent opportunity to frequently be reminded of this powerful message. It has helped me fully realize that things already are perfect, perfectly what they are. Meditating on this quote is synonymous with my practice of mindful parenting.
By holding the present moment in its fullness and without imposing anything on it, I am blessed to perceive each pure and fresh moment give rise to the next pure and fresh moment. Like a flower in bloom, each day also unfolds and opens with an effortless flow. Gratefully, I am learning to give up coercing, resisting, struggling and imposing for allowing, letting go, surrendering and appreciating. It is a powerful and wholesome exchange. I believe this will be a lifetime practice and that is perfectly fine for me. My children are my constant and patient teachers. Whenever I need gentle reminders, I simply need to witness the emergence of pure beauty and flow which comes over their days. They intrinsically know how to enjoy life and I am fully committed to follow their lead.
