Mommy Meditation
I was chatting with a new friend today and she asked me a question:
“Do you meditate?”
My first thought was, “No..not in the traditional sense.” As much as I would LOVE to secure a time every day that is reserved for crossing my legs, lighting a candle, clearing my mind and refocusing, I just don’t have that time.
But then I realized something.
In a way, I DO meditate.
The small dude is *almost* past wanting to nap. Unless I lay down with him. And by ‘lay down’, I mean, get him some milk, whip out my extra blanket and make myself comfy with him snuggled deep under my left arm.
As he slurps his milk, I allow my eyes to shut. As his eyes drift closed, I allow my mind to clear. I focus on his breathing as it syncs with mine. I can literally hear his thoughts leaving his head, I can hear his heart slow and his breathing even out. He nestles deeper into me, finding a way to crawl ever so slightly under my skin.
It is within these moments that a form of Mommy Meditation takes place. I focus on the here and now. I banish the notion that this small guy will one day shy away from me. I ignore the possibility that he will not kiss and hug me at all, let alone in public. I, instead, relish the weight of his head on my shoulder and his right leg thrown over mine as though to hold me in place.
I forget about work, pretend ‘what’s for dinner’ is someone else’e problem and sink into my one and only crucial role: Mommy.
So, yes, I guess the answer to the question is that I do, in fact, meditate.
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Meditation is a good thing. When we clear our minds from time to time it allows us to focus better. At least thats the way it is with me. I meditate or clear my mind when I want to write. Because when I don’t have a thousand things on my mind I can get my characters out on paper.
Good post! i like the way you write AND do video work! ;)Keep ‘em coming!
Enjoy those moments with your son…they end all too quickly!
love this post : ) and beautiful picture of you and Cooper
Found you through Elementary Spirits! Thanks for being so open with your vlogging! I wish I weren’t so scared of it.
That is the sweetest freaking thing I have heard all week! Awwhhh! Ya’ll can’t do that do a girl who is ovulating! I about cried right here on the couch!
That is absolutely beautiful! As a working mom that’s one of the many things I miss out on with my girls
I do get some meditation time at the end of my weekly yoga class and occasionally one of my daughters will ask me to lay down with them st bed time.
I wish I could have more of those moments in the day. They are so special. So real they just seem to give me a sense of peace and well being - not like any drink I have every had at least!
Wow, I love this. Incredible. My 2 1/2 year old is the same way and instead of fighting it, on the weekends I have learned to love it. Take that time to cuddle him and forget laundry and check books and email. It is a very special time for us.
This made me well up. I am not a mom (yet) but one day, I will hope for the same presence of mind.
Thanks for reminding me and my girls that even at 8 years old its great to cuddle up and take some time out of our busy days!!!
I am excited to share that Mommy Meditations, a project my husband has developed and dedicated his life to for over the past 2 years is now available for purchase online. Mommy Meditations is a self-help CD featuring 46 minutes of comfort, guided meditation, and positive affirmations for the new mom. Mommy Meditations makes a great gift and can be really helpful for women dealing with postpartum life.
Sarah - that sounds fantastic - we certainly need that quality, peaceful time!
What a precious picture and such a great post. You remind us all to slow down a bit, cherish what we got, and to breathe! Thank you.