Comments on: Spiritual Child’s Play

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:21:43 +0000

How I wish to master living in the NOW. But it is never easy, nevertheless I know the benefits it would brings me if I have fully grasped it. You are right with your observation about children, they are masters of the Now, they are carefree and has put all their faculties to their present activities.

It’s nice you have shared this wisdom.

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:00:35 +0000

Lisa, I can really relate. I had such a hard time getting into the world of the child when my daughter was young. The words “control freak” and “uptight” spring to mind when I think of myself as a young mother. I think I’d do better now, but she’s already a teenager and would rather play with people her own age now. Oh, well.

By: Lisa (mommymystic)

Lisa (mommymystic) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:39:37 +0000

Lori, this is SO TRUE about children, and witnessing this kind of absorption in my own children has been one of the unexpected gifts of parenting for me. On the other hand, as a parent, things would often run smoother if they would ‘just listen’ and I have to restrain myself from trying to make them do everything on my time table. But learning to play with them, which at first I admit I found quite dull at times, without any expectation of where it is going or when it will end has been such a lesson for me, and you expressed that beautifully here. Namaste-

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:35:20 +0000

Jay, I remember you mentioning this to me in a comment from one of my early posts. I can only imagine what a wonderful gift it was for your daughter to have you truly present in her life this summer. You’re my inspiration. –Lori

By: Jay Schryer

Jay Schryer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:37:06 +0000

Doing this will do wonders for your relationships, too. I know from experience, because this past Summer, I did my best to always be “present” with my daughter, and as a result, this was the best Summer we’ve ever had together. With friends and colleagues at work, I’ve noticed that they enjoy spending time with me more, because I give them my undivided attention. Being present is so rare these days, and it truly makes the people you are with feel special. It’s a good gift to give anyone, but especially yourself.

Thanks for another awesome post, Lori!