Every child matters. As a mother and Yoga Teacher with three bright, creative teenager daughters I would like to share my view on how important it is for us, as parents, to encourage our children to shine and believe in themselves.
Do you remember how you felt when your first child was born? Were you excited, proud, nervous, scared or happy? I am sure you experienced a range of emotions -even if your baby was unplanned or your life wasn't working for you as you planned - I am sure you still wanted your baby to have a good start in life and to be happy and successful?
Parenting is a challenge. Every child matters and yet every child is different. I have genetically identical twins and an elder daughter and I am forever amazed at just how similar yet so different and unique each child is. As a parent, it is our responsibility to ensure we do all we can to encourage our children to grow and fulfil their potential.
However, if life isn't going right for you and you lack financial, emotional and practical support, what can you do to ensure you care for yourself as well as provide a secure and safe home for your child? If you do not have support and feel isolated and alone, especially during the early days of being a parent, who do you call upon to guide and care for you and your baby?
From a yogic perspective you are never alone. Yoga philosophy encourages you to view the wider universe as your home, to strive for union, a deeper connection with yourself and ultimately to develop a more loving humane relationship with others.
How is this possible, especially if your life experiences to date have been one of abuse and neglect? How do you learn to care and nurture yourself so you can give your best to your child? Is it possible to be a "good parent?" to give to someone else what you are not able to give to yourself?
Rather than beat yourself up, yoga teachings encourage you to view your current situation through the eyes of a witness, to pay attention to every negative thought and emotion; to breathe through your pain and discomfort and most important of all - to trust. It is a challenge to surrender and see the good in every situation, especially during those early days of parenting or even if, like me, your children are fairly independent teenagers and you have a good grounding in yoga teachings. There are days when life just sucks and you do not know what to do to turn things around.
Learning to release your attachment to the outcome, to try and plan and control all your desires and dreams, closes the door to new experiences and opportunities for you and your child. As you learn to accept the inevitable, to go with the flow and accept all experiences as neither good nor bad, but as an opportunity to grow then you truly embrace the hidden power of love and are giving your child the best start in life.
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Blessings From Ntathu Allen, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Visit me for further support and encouragement on your personal wellness journey on http://www.yogainspires.co.uk
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