I know
that I can change the whole mood in my household simply by smiling and
"be"ing happy. It creates a happy energy that infects others around
me. I remember when both my girls were babies, I would cradle them in
my arms and consciously smile and create peace in my heart while I was
holding them. Sometimes, I was tired or anxious for them to fall
asleep and it would make me feel less happy about that moment, so to
shift it was a positive thing to do. I have happy memories of rocking
my babies, while they seem to have a happy peace about them, and I
think that is why my mood shifts will change theirs, even still now
that one is 14 and one is 6.
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photo by Cátia Maciel
I needed this reminder this morning. It was easy to remember with my kids, it’s less so now in general, with others.
ReplyDeleteMy mother died just a few days before this photo. I can clearly remember waking up at the camping site, with the homeschooling group and being unsure if it was correct to even be there after such an event. It was a choice for me to smile and stay focused on my kids. They had a blast and i was able to feel in peace and smile a lot in the midst of my sadness.
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