SLOW DOWN
SLOW DOWN Many of us rush through life, always in a hurry to get somewhere else - to work, to meetings, to the store, or home. The faster we hurry through a non-stop day, the longer it takes us to slow down and unwind. In our haste we too often ignore the needs of our children. We can be so preoccupied with our own lives that we don't realize how much our children need our time and attention until they act out or get in trouble. When we practice slowing down and relaxing, we find we can pay attention to what's going on around us. It's important to be more sensitive and listen to our children, no matter how rushed our day has been. We can pace our lives more reasonably in order to be available when they need us, as well as to set a better example for them. As children, many of us had parents who were too busy to notice us until we were in serious trouble. In recovery we are learning the importance of getting attention for doing the right thing. We want to catch our children being good and give them the attention and recognition they need before they act out. In order to do this, we have to slow down and focus on them rather than rushing through each day, preoccupied with our lives. I can be still long enough to listen to my children and really hear what they are saying.Click here to listen to this meditation.
This excerpt is from Daily Meditations for Parenting Our Kids by Thomas Wright. Click below for more information. Back To Meditations
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