I just put my sweet babies to bed.
Lots of times what I do is tuck them in, then take a shower. The sound of the water is soothing and knowing Mommy is right there comforts them. Riley is usually out like a light, but sometimes Seth has a harder time getting to sleep.
After my shower, if he is still awake, I sometimes sit on the floor in the hall outside the kid's bedrooms, where he can see me, and do a meditation. Soft music plays and I just sit in my jammies, on some pillows, close my eyes and try to let my mind disappear into All That Is. I know many different meditation practices and I do whatever comes to me.
Tonight I went through Seth, then Riley, then Todd, breathing in whatever suffering they may be going through, and breathing out compassion. Three, four, maybe five breaths each. Breath after breath, family member after family member, slowly letting it all go. On and on. Breathing. I did it for myself too. Sometimes I go more global with it, but tonight I didn't. It's an ancient practice. It never fails to move me.
When I finally opened my eyes, Seth was sound asleep and I felt peaceful.
Sweet dreams little man.
God loves you.
Amen.
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Thank you Michelle. Thank you for reminding me of the deep comfort of hearing my own mother, now departed for almost 20 years, in a nearby room as I drifted into sleep during my own childhood. Thank you for reminding me of the beautiful practice of absorbing and exhaling sorrows during a time in my life when I find myself called upon to be "the rock" for (perhaps a few too)many. Thank you for helping bring the soothing and calming energy of my mom close to me when I am doing so much comforting of others.
Your family, and your readers, are so fortunate to have you.
I needed this post today.
Thank you.
-e-
What a lovely, lovely practice! I usually can't wait to get my girls off to bed so I can go rush around and finish all the laundry/dishes/mail/garbage collection I didn't get done during the day. Your ritual sounds much more peaceful for everyone.
Love to you all!
~ and so does mama
THank you so much for your sweet comment, -e-. When I stayed overnight at my grandmother's house as a child I used to fall asleep to the sound of her doing the dishes and humming. I often think of that when I start out these meditations. It was so comforting. I don't do it every night, but it sure beats getting ticked at him for "not being asleep yet," etc. on those nights when sleep doesn't come easily for him.
Also, Kari, I find I'm much more productive after I take the short time to do this. I have more energy to finish those tasks, and I'm less likely to plop down in front of the TV to vegetate in my exhaustion.
And yes Jess, I love that boy a hundred billion.
What a wonderful practice! I love it, and everything about it!
Can I be you when I grow up?
You never cease to amaze.
xo
Boy, my tuck is like a hit and run by comparison....
I really need to instigate a meditation practice like this! It sounds wonderful for so many reasons. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
I love you so. :)
This made the song come to mind..."God's speed little man...sweet dreams little man...My love will fly to you each night on angel's wings...God speed...Sweet dreams..."
:)
Ah Amber,
Quotin' The Chicks, a surefire way to my heart.
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