Friday, April 24, 2009

what is spirituality and spiritual parenting?

Before we touch the subject of parenting, children and spiritual parenting, it's best to look at the concept of spirituality. There are many seminars, books, practices teaching us about spirituality and how to become a spiritual person. Of course, this is not a problem but I don't see spirituality as something you need to attain, you already are a spiritual being. You don't have to go, be or do something to become one. It is how much you are aware of your spiritual nature and your spiritual abilities. Yes, you are a spiritual being and you are also a physical being. Spirituality begins with self-understanding in many different levels and self-awareness. Spirituality is the art of knowing yourself as a spirit, knowing your body, your mind, your breath...

As Pandit Rajmani Tigunait says "Spirituality begins and ends with self-transformation" You don't have to do something to become a spiritual parent, spiritual human being, you already ARE. You are in the place of learning to be in touch with yourself, with your body, to access your truth, your certainty, your spiritual information.

Spiritual parenting starts when you know yourself, you know your place in the universe, you know your truth, you have your certainty and your answers, you know your spiritual information. Spiritual parenting is being present, being calm and certain around your child. It's parenting from the space of being grounded and being calm. When you are present as a parent, you create a safe space for you and your child. Because you are grounded and present, you know what your child needs both physically and spiritually. Being present creates a safe environment to parent from.
Spiritual parenting is your ability to see your child as a spiritual being, it's your ability to foster that for them, to create an environment where they can grow, express, wonder and imagine.

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