What do you love about yourself? Really. I know you are amazing. First of all, you are a mom. That is no small task. And you do it well. You care about this super important job of raising small humans to be joyful, confident, caring adults. You are doing a great job.
Is it hard to write a love list about yourself? Well, how about one for your kids? What do you love about them? Chances are, they are who they are because of you, so put those things on your list.
There you go. Now we’re off and rolling.
It can be anything. Maybe you love your eyes or how you feel when you lose yourself in a good book. You are a caring friend. You are a thoughtful daughter. Close your eyes for just a moment and make your list.
It can even be just one thing repeated again and again like a mantra. Let your love for yourself be your mantra.
How did that feel?
What you just did was connect to Gratitude, which is the most powerful emotion we have. Gratitude transforms everything it touches, coating it with love and thanks. Gratitude is a simple and immediate solution to shifting out of our busy minds and into our hearts. It’s a secret passageway to the here and now.
The magic of Gratitude works for people of all ages. Try it with your kids tonight. Ask them what they love about themselves. My guess is that they will love the question and the opportunity to shine. Most people do once they get the hang of it.
Gratitude is just the beginning.
You are cordially invited to explore Be Sensational: An Inspirational Toolkit for Families. This colorful, interactive guide is a collection of mindfulness practices designed to reconnect readers with their senses and emotions.
Every page in Be Sensational offers something you can do right now with the tools you have (namely your own body) to FEEL better. Each section of the book is divided by sense (including one on the “sixth sense” intuition), presenting families with options to help navigate today’s over-stimulating world.
The concepts and practices in Be Sensational are as simple and powerful as the one you just tried. It’s one of the things we love about the book. As moms, we are grateful for simple solutions that work. Find the present moment, on your own or with your family and let Be Sensational help guide the way.
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Meet the Authors
Whitney Keyes earned her bachelors degree in Contemplative Psychology with concentrations in Health and Healing and Art Therapy at Naropa University. She teaches yoga and meditation to people of all ages. Whitney uses her creativity to raise her two energetic sons in Old Greenwich, CT.
Laura T. White is a Reiki Master and Energy Healer. Her yoga classes help kids and families find joy in their physical bodies and in their lives. Laura explores parenting, personal empowerment, and spirituality through her writing. She lives in Old Greenwich, CT with her husband and two daughters.
