In 2010, Listen to your Inner Child
January 2, 2010 by thepranamama
Filed under Featured, Mom's the Word
It’s a new year. A new beginning. Time to reflect on your past and make plans for the future. 2009 brought The PranaMama to life, as I began to listen to my heart and do more for myself than ever before. As a result, I am a happier mother than I was one year ago.
Among parents, there is much competition. Unfortunately, too many moms judge others for their parenting styles and choices. I’ve heard it before and I’m sure some of you who have stumbled upon this site may agree. If you’re a mom with a career, hobby or passion outside of parenting, you may be criticized. Others, especially other moms, may think you are too self-involved to really be dedicated to your children. I know there are some who think this blog, my part-time work and other interests such as running and yoga come at the expense of my kids.
If you are like me, and are constantly struggling to provide the best for your family while balancing your own health and wellness needs, I commend you for making yourself a priority. Nothing good comes from constantly making everyone else happy. Yoga Mint, an inspirition for moms and yogis like us, posted this reminder in late 2009, and I think it’s the perfect New Year’s lesson. For more great tips, thoughts and ideas on how to bring wellness and yoga philosophy into your life, subscribe to Yoga Mint today.
Enjoy this excerpt from “Listen Up: Your Inner Child is Speaking,” compliments of Yoga Mint.
Energies can get stuck. Our emotions can get out of balance. What do we do then? Maybe there is a little voice inside us that is asking for more, asking if it’s okay to do something else—change the plan, do what is important to you and not someone else. In doing that, it might go against your personality, the part of you that likes to make people happy, does what is expected. Maybe what is expected is watching TV at night with your partner because that’s what you do. Maybe it’s spending the day with your children or grandchildren, when you really want to do something for yourself. Read More…
This year, as you contemplate resolutions and ways to improve yourself, consider the value of listening to your inner child. Follow your heart. Include yourself on your lengthy to-do list. Speak your mind. Be true to your feelings. Don’t stifle them away for fear of disappointing someone.
Perhaps your children, the very people you care for most, will see the greatest benefit of all.
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I’m so glad I found your site. I started taking more time for myself during 2009 and started with Yoga. Great post, I agree with every word!
Good for you, Brandi! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the reminder to put myself first and not feel guilty about it. Spent yesterday in bed reading. It was blissful and exactly what I needed. Then, of course, by supper time I was feeling guilty about not being interactive, involved, cleaning the house, having a hot well balanced meal ready, etc, etc. This post let me know that was OK and to live me life as I want to, not to others expectations.
PS. Gotta love YogaMint!
Donna – I am doing the same thing today! I’ve been waiting since Dec. 24th to have a moment to myself to write and I don’t feel guilty. (I refuse!)
Such a difficult lesson for us to learn – especially for those of us who are female. We are brought up to be caretakers – to be ‘good’, to listen and do what we are told and what others what of us. But often, we are not taught to care of ourselves – to listen to our inner wisdom and do what our bodies and minds need for us to be truly well – body, mind and soul. This is what I continue to learn through yoga, and serves as my inspiration as a children’s yoga teacher.
Great point Lisa- I definitely had this upbringing and am comforted to know others did too. It makes me a better mom, as I am aware of the long term effect of this expectation on kids.