The events of this post actually happened a couple months ago during the beginning of summer... that's how behind I am with the posting =/ BOOOOOO!!!
Beginning of our day... Sophia did her own hair, she did a pretty good job... not how I would have done it, but doing it for the first time herself, not too shabby! =)
We were heading to our usual Sunday meditation class... I love going to those classes with her. I love the lessons they teach! I love how they teach that we ultimately create our world--situations may happen to us, but it is up to us to decide how the story will continue... we'll either grow or we'll be torn down by temporary circumstances. I also love how they teach self-awareness and compassion (especially at this age and being an only child, Sophia can definitely learn a thing or two about the world around her and that it's not always about her). I know I keep on using the word 'love' in the past few sentences, but I just can't help it!! I really do LOVE that class and how they gear it towards children =) Adapted to their attention span and presented in a way they can understand, relate, and apply =D
When we first started going, she was resistive (as any of us would be to new things and change... interesting how we still act like that as adults) but with each trip there, she learned the technique (even corrects my posture!! Haha) and has grown accustomed to it--and absolutely enjoys going. Phew!! I'm relieved and glad. At first, she would voice how she didn't like it because 'it's boring,' but I would keep on repeating to her in different ways how I enjoyed it because it could teach me to be a better person, to have the strength to be the bigger person in challenging situations, and to accept challenging moments with open arms since those are the instances that helps us grow by learning a lesson <<< just a few of the benefits =)
This class has also thought me a thing or two also... I had a time of unpeace internally and I knew that it had to be recognized and addressed because it was slowly hurting me from the inside... what motivated me the most to get myself better was Sophia--I can't be the best mother I can be if I'm disturbed inside. So now, when Sophia is with Eli and I, we make our Sunday visit to the meditation center and always come out more knowledgable with an inkling more of inner calm than when we walked in =) Being the best person we can be is a lifelong process and only happens step-by-step (we have our habits and change doesn't happen overnight, as we all know)--as Laozi says, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with single step." That's one of my fave quotes! Anyway, I figure that it's best to give Sophia the tools and knowledge to lead her on a better path than my own (and, not to brag, but the path I'm on is pretty darn good--I'm fortunate to have all that I have, both good and bad, because without the bad, I wouldn't be able to appreciate the good!). As parents, we always want our children to do and be better than we were. But, don't get me wrong, I do all this while keeping in mind that I also cannot control the decisions and actions Sophia will choose on her journey, I can only hope that she leads with her heart, ethics, and morals.
Well, this kind of turned into a deep post, didn't it? Let's lighten it up a bit here...
Following the meditation/lesson, there's always a craft to follow to reiterate what was taught...
Following that... breakfast!!! I think this is Eli's fave part of the morning even though he claims he learns and likes going to meditation, haha!
Sophia's such a team player, hahahahaha!!
FAST FORWARD AN HOUR OR TWO... and after getting lost for about an hour (oy)...
CHERRY PICKING TIME!!
Nylah and Sophia
They were so adorable and so excited!! Definitely a memorable experience =D
It just came to mind now... when we had gotten home, Sophia had froze some and I think they're still in the freezer as I type this, hahahaha!! Wondering if they're still good... hmm...
You know it's not a real Sophia post without a video! =D
This video took almost an hour to upload (yikes!) and it's not clear!! =/ I'm going to have to figure all that out... this is a little annoying but hopefully the next video up will be much, much clearer... sigh...
At least the pics are good! =D
::: LOVE :::
Cookie & Mama
