Ritual Divas - They Are Only Lent To Us For A Short While!

Hello Divas,

This time of year brings much newness in many ways, whether your little ones are going to school for the first time, whether they are seasoned pros and know the routine well, or whether they are off to bigger steps like College... I believe Kahlil Gibran's poem says it well.

Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts.
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.

We as Moms know that each age and stage has its gifts and challenges, yet they go by very quickly... frequently what our children are going through brings us back in time to when we were taking our steps to independence...

May I suggest a few tips to keep in mind as the next few weeks, months unfold...tips that I personally found to work well:

- take time to set the tone for the new school year;
- strive to hear what is being said in between the words of what they are sharing - listen for their feelings;
- try not to pass on your own fears and apprehensions (can be tough);
- kids need both love and boundaries;
- encourage them and praise them often;
- routines - good sleep, healthy meals go a long way;
- have fun, take time to snuggle and read them a good story;
- and remind them that they have all they need inside to succeed and to believe in themselves, to trust themselves before trusting another.

And most of all just stay connected, do not try to be a perfect parent- I learned a long time ago, there is only so much you can do as a parent.

Do your best - and allow yourself some rest - a chance to rejuvenate - as each change and new adventure demands energy, a dose of patience and discernment.

And thanks to technology, 15 minutes ago the Facebook message came through - my youngest has now arrived safely to his new home in British Columbia.

I could feel his joy, his sense of accomplishment, for now he is following his path, his journey....

Cheers to manifesting more Joy, Internal Success and Abundance!

Lynette
Ritual Divas Community