I feel it is my heartfelt mission to inspire as many parents as possible to help their children reach their greatest potential. All we need to do to achieve this, is to remind them of their greatness, remind them how powerful they are and keep them connected to the core that we are all born connected to.
I believe that if the adults of today had been taught mindfulness in childhood, many of the world issues would be obsolete.
With the new addition of I AM... BRAVE added to the #HANAKO family I feel this is just the beginning.
“One generation full of deeply loving parents, would change the brain of the next generation, and with that, the world.” ~ Dr Charles Raison
HELPING EACH OTHER STEP INTO BRAVERY
In this tough world where we constantly try to protect our children, it is essential that we give them opportunities to be strong, and teach them courage. Bravery is a necessity in the world we live in. It is our job to help instill it in our kids.
Here are a few handy tips...
Lead by Example
Our kids’ prime examples of bravery are most likely going to come from you. Allow them to witness you stepping out of your comfort zones. Do something that terrifies you or perhaps something a little silly, to show them it is okay to be uniquely YOU. Show them that even you too, can overcome all obstacles. Even you too can think outside the square and break the barriers of society. When those moments happen when your character is tested in front of your child, show them the strength you possess to do the right thing. Be their hero.
Amuse yourself and make everyday a playground! Throw back taking my then 2 year olds bike for a spin. Willow kept saying "faster mummy faster", so I really got some speed and rang that bike bell like mad. Allowing my inner child ran wild and free!
Use Empowering Language
WATCH >> our nighttime ritual with Willow and Gigi using I AM... BRAVE
Validate Your Children's Feelings
Activating The Inner Child For Adults
“My inner child knows how perfect she is. I hold this child close to my heart and tell her how much I love her.” ~ Louise Hay
The keys to unlocking this treasure trove that is already within us are empathy and compassion. To cultivate these, we must become more aware of our inner child who is constantly responding to our past, collective history, the current environment, the speculations of future potential, the people around us, the city or country we live in, and the current state of affairs.
We must simply face the truth and allow ourselves to feel everything. This will help us to heal not only ourselves, but also others.
Using I AM... Bravemist over your auric field, pacify your inner child, and show him or her that these emotions are manageable if handled in the right manner. Observe the thoughts that pass through your mind and the sensations that rise and fall in your physical body, without any attachment. This may sound easy in theory, but it’s so much harder in practice. We are so tied to pain and pleasure that we cannot help but judge a thought or emotion. Do not be angry or impatient with yourself for this. This is natural. The only thing you need to do is be aware.
Honour and nurture the vulnerable person within. Just as you would to a child, offer unconditional love and gentle respite.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.” ~ Marianne Williamson
WIN! A bottle of I AM... BRAVE & a Citrine Crystal. Tell us in the comments below what makes you feel brave. Winner announced via our next enewsletter so make sure you are subscribed to see if it's YOU.
Be brave, lion-heart.
Rach xo
