Dear Sweet Souls,
A lovely snow arrived just a few days ahead of the Winter Solstice. Time for sledding, hot chocolate, and warming toes by the fire. Time for embracing the barren branches on our beautiful old willow tree. There is also time for appreciating the sweet gestures of a child…
While I was putting up decorations, and getting things prepared for the holidays, I noticed I was wanting more involvement from my children. In an instant of thinking the thought, I recognized myself suddenly shift to another thought… They are working and living and deciding what to do and how to be. I don’t need them to put up one more decoration to please me. I love them, and I’m so grateful for these precious children in my life.
As soon as I had the thought, my son called from the store and asked if I needed anything. I wasn’t sure I needed anything at all, but I asked for a bag of chocolate chips to make pancakes for everyone this Sunday morning. It was such a thoughtful thing for him to do. I felt a well of appreciation in my heart, and I acknowledged how I had let go of the expectation I had for my children to be anything other than what they are. When my son arrived home, he handed me the bag with the chocolate chips. Then, he extended another gift. He brought home a bouquet of flowers to warm this mother’s heart. My favorite shade of pink!
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Dr. Wayne Dyer
This beautiful bouquet was more than a physical gift. The flowers became a symbol of the peace I find in surrender. When I think the best thoughts about my children, I see the best in them, and I give my children a chance to show up in their own wonderful and unique way. I notice that I catch myself more and more often and ask, “Who is thinking that thought?” Then, I decide to change it! This is the way I want to live my life.
with love,
Rosa
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