Is Motherhood Possible Without God? Family Articles | July 23 Mariano Rivera Yankees Jersey , 2007 Explore the many benefits regular spiritual practice has for your life.? Discover how motherhood can be easier with a little help from God.
It was breakfast time at Janet?s house.? The baby was in the high chair watching her brother and sister fight over who gets the Mickey Mouse plate.? The kids didn?t want cereal for breakfast, nor did they want eggs and toast.? Not having much left in the house to fix, Janet was beginning to feel crabby.? Why did the morning have to start like this?? Janet took a deep breath, and vowed to remain patient.?
Breakfast is done, and it?s time to get the chores started.? Still trying to remain cheery, Janet assigns a small chore to her five year old Alex Rodriguez Yankees Jersey , and another one to her eight year old.? The kids are not in the mood for chores, and they drag their feet, begging to be motivated.? ?If we can get our chores done, we can go play miniature golf?, Janet announces to her son and daughter.? ?This is going to take forever?, her daughter counters.? Just then the baby starts to cry.? Janet has to tend to her little one Mickey Mantle Yankees Jersey , and this gives the older ones the perfect outlet for abandoning their chores.? Not having the energy or the patience to deal with her children?s noncompliance, Janet wonders why she feels so out of sorts.? Then suddenly, she remembers.? Opting to sleep in a little this morning, Janet had skipped her morning meditation.
Is motherhood possible without God?? Sure, I suppose it is, but regular spiritual practice sure makes life as a mom much easier.? There are many ways to engage in spiritual rituals Babe Ruth Yankees Jersey , and each has its benefits.? What works for one person may not be the answer for someone else, but if you find the right outlet or combination of practices, life will be more fulfilling and peaceful.
Meditation
For Janet, meditation was the answer.? By spending 30 minutes every morning in a quiet space listening to her meditation program, she is able to connect to God and find the peace, patience and positive energy she needs to get through her day.? The purpose of meditation is to clear your mind and body of negative energy Derek Jeter Yankees Jersey , and center your soul so you are one with God.? Meditation is an excellent way to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day as well.
Prayer
There is power in prayer.? Have you ever had a parenting problem you couldn?t solve on your own?? I have.? When my older son was in middle school, he was hanging out with a group of boys in the neighborhood that were unhealthy for him.? Everyday these boys would get together, and there was always yelling and arguing over something.? I tried to encourage my son to find some new friends, explaining to him what a healthy friendship looks like.? I talked myself blue in the face, and the fighting continued.? Exasperated, I turned to prayer.? I started praying for God to remove these boys from his life.? I prayed for awhile Aaron Judge Youth Jersey , and then forgot about the situation.? One day, I woke up and realized that this group of boys that were once in my son?s life, were now gone.? They hadn?t moved, or even had a big blowout.? God intervened and answered my prayer.? Today my son hangs with a good group of kids in high school.? Prayer gives you the strength to face life?s challenges, and God gives you the wisdom to make the best choices.
Journaling
The other night I was talking to a friend.? She was telling me about her recent spa getaway and the wonderful experiences she had pampering herself.? There was one incident, during her massage Dellin Betances Youth Jersey , that her soul opened up and feelings of sadness tried to engulf her.? Waiting until after her massage, she went back to her resort room and pulled out her journal.? The letter began, ?Dear God?.? All the feelings of grief and sorrow poured out of her onto the piece of paper.? Journaling is a release, a way to purge your mind and spirit of the thoughts and feelings that are weighing you down.? The result of a good journaling experience is often clarity, resolve and refreshment.
Nature
Yesterday I went out for a walk in the morning.? It was a cool day, with a perfect breeze for walking.? The night before it had stormed Aroldis Chapman Youth Jersey , so the clouds were still thick and actively moving across the sky.? As I made my way around the ecosystem, I made eye contact with a beautiful Saint Bernard dog sitting peacefully in his yard.? I noticed a big bird playing in the water.? The wild flowers and grasses were swaying gently in the wind.? Looking around, I was reminded of the beauty and wonder of God?s creation.? Spending quiet time in nature grounds you and helps you appreciate the gifts God has given you.? Nature simplifies our life, if only for a few moments.
The Arts
I define the arts as anything that is created by another individual for the purpose of inspiring others.? Any work of art can speak to us.? Whether it?s a good book, inspirational song, or a beautiful painting Zach Britton Youth Jersey , art has a way of touching our soul.? By listening to, reading or admiring other works of art, we can heal, rejuvenate, and be encouraged.? God speaks to us through other people.? Just like others move us through their creations, we can return the same gift with our works of art.? The process of creating connects us to our soul C.C. Sabathia Youth Jersey , and puts us in touch with the Master Creator.