Compassionate Parenting - 5 simple steps

When we worry about anything we give our power to it and this doesn't help anyone. When we judge someone or something we kind of concretise that thing & we get to keep it until we can learn to accept it and find the wisdom we need in order to heal that part of life. Learning to appreciate our babies & kids and enjoying the time we have with them is the aim, living in the present. Compassion is not something most of us have loads of or is it something that is easy to maintain throughout the day, particularly when others are driving us nuts or we are busy or tired.

The Virtues Project describes Compassion as follows:

Compassion is deep empathy for another who is suffering or living with misfortune. It is understanding and caring, and a strong desire to ease their distress. Compassion flows freely from our hearts when we let go of judgements and seek to understand. Our compassionate presence helps people to know they are not alone. Sometimes they don't need us to fix anything. They only need to be heard with compassion, so that they can connect to their own inner wisdom. We need our own compassion as much as others do. Whether a silent prayer or a gentle touch, compassion is a priceless gift.

There are 5 steps that we can take to make this a part of our everyday life, I call it the ABC's of Compassion:

1. A is for Acceptance - the 1st thing we need to do is accept that something is happening, it just is and right now I can't do anything about it. When we fall into acceptance we bring ourselves to the present moment and from here we can create positive change.

2. B is for Breathe - take a deep breath, let the out-breath be longer than the in-breath, calming and soothing the nervous system. Breathe into your heart chakra and as you breathe out see the flower of the heart open as if to the morning sun. You may want to bring your hand to your chest, feel the chest rising and bring your awareness to the breath and the heart.

3. C is for Clarity about what to do next. My teacher says if we are not in our hearts we won't have accurate perception. It is important to have balance in your energy body. Letting the heart be a little bigger than the other chakras will help bring greater compassion into your life. But not too big, balance is the key here.

4. Next is C for Consistency. When we have consistency of this practice we create a healthy habits.

5. Finally C is for Commitment to the practice. This is so very important and it is not only a commitment to your kids but to you and your own life & heart. With this we move into deep Compassion for ourselves & others.

   
   

   

   
   

   When we live with compassion we are truly present in the now and this is the best medicine for our kids and us. I will be offering a short course very soon to add to this information useful tools and information to support you more as you care for the kids of our world. It is a huge job and we can always use more help. Sending you all so much love 💛👶💛