Meditation

I was never really into yoga or meditation. I couldn’t understand the appeal and didn’t think that it offered any more relaxation than a good massage. However, I have since become a believer in it. Studies and and the sage advice of many a mother have long suggested that your mood affects your baby.

I have come to enjoy the routine of putting her to sleep… rocking her (yes, I still rock her and yes, I know it is not recommended by most pediatricians) and being close to her. Every evening, we turn the lights in Sophia’s nursery down, she nuzzles her head in my arms and I start to relax as I recount the day in my head. I focus on tomorrow’s to-do’s and watch the neighborhood lights twinkle. As I recount what was done and what remains to be done, I slowly unwind, my mind wonders and suddenly I realize that some time has passed and I didn’t think of anything really, just quietly willing her to sleep, to have a good night and to rest. For whatever reason, when I let go of my planner-like self, relax and give my mind a break, I emerge from the nursery anew. It is difficult to understand how ten minutes to yourself or is it away from yourself can make such a big difference.

3 Comments

  1. Dana said:

    I’m so glad you’re trying this!!!

    January 21, 2013
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  2. Irma Spencer said:

    My grandson got his mother into yoga and mediation. I am proud of him. He is just out of college and is amazingly grown up. Each of them is into service in some way. A social worker, nurse ,music teacher., Naval officer -mother-Rhode scholar, and a Mid Wife. My children must have been great parents.

    January 13, 2015
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    • Nadya said:

      They probably are and if they are, then you must be a great parent too.

      January 26, 2015
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