The Power of an Open Heart

Here is an excerpt from a website that I receive frequent inspirational e-mails from:

THE DAILY GROOVE ~ by Scott Noelle
www.enjoyparenting.com/dailygroove

:: The Power of an Open Heart ::

Think of something that always opens your heart.
It can be anything: an uplifting story or movie, an
inspiring song or poem, a glorious sunset, a majestic
forest, a beloved friend's embrace, a purring
kitten... You get the idea.

Now contemplate it vividly until you actually *feel*
your heart opening. Pay close attention to that
expansive feeling in your chest, and try to "memorize"
it. (For some, the feeling may be quite subtle at
first.)

Repeat this process until you can easily recall the
feeling of your heart being wide open.

Next, set the intention that -- for one full day --
you'll deliberately reach for that open-heart feeling
*before* you do or say anything to your child...
every time.

This is not about being "nice." You can say "no" with
your heart wide open -- and it'll feel like a yes!

Let go of all pre-conceived ideas of what an open
heart is. Remember it's the *feeling* you're reaching
for.

We always need little "pick me ups" when we are dealing with our children on a daily basis. I hope you find inspiration like I did. Have a super day!