On the Coast – Families Issue 97 I December/January 2019 | Page 37
Our
souls embraced
health conditions,
what would be the
this opportunity to once
more, support and extend the benefit for the
remainder of the
friendship we began as nine
population?
Can I suggest
year olds, this time one
we take at least
seeking healing, the
one learning from
other offering
the strength of
my friend? May we
hope
Mindfulness.
Being present.
This was the first
chapter in the Clinic’s
workbook as a strategy
for supporting and
treating those living
with mental health
challenges such as
anxiety and depression.
Leading psychologists are
using mindfulness as a significant
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategy.
As I returned to my childhood bedroom
that night, I pondered the evening with
my friend. I didn’t just ponder it, I could
not erase it from my mind and was
unable to deny the need to share this
story with you. In my role, I am witness
to varying levels of anxiety, in a range
of ages and an array of people. This
includes children.
With my friends’ blessing, I urge each
of you to understand the enormity of
this practice. If research demonstrates
the benefit of practising mindfulness
when living with diagnosed mental
embrace the practice
of presence for the purpose
of rewiring our brains, reconnecting
with ourselves and rewriting our
consciousness? Who will benefit if the
mother-collective is able to make this
shift? Can you imagine the impact of
this movement on the young children
standing by our sides or leaning in for
support? If we are present and mindful in
their moment of emotional need, would
this energetic space be all they required
to feel, process and positively transition
through the emotions life will inevitably
provide them? Could this reduce the
alarmingly high and increasing rate of
childhood anxiety? As I send a silent
wish for my friend, I send it also to you,
the mother who has lost her identity,
feels isolated, overwhelmed, scared and
fatigued. This is my wish for you:
May you know your strength.
May you find gratitude for your
worries and appreciation for your
busy mind, understanding these have
both protected and supported you
thus far in your life.
May you now transition trust into
your world and peace in your heart,
believing in a far greater purpose
than our meagre minds could ever
conceive.
May you find wellness again, so you
can shine your light on the world.
With all sincerity and utmost
gratitude, Catherine
Catherine is a mother, life coach, early childhood teacher and is co-founder of Developing Dreams, a
locally owned company which provides an Early Learning Centre and Coaching Services for mothers.
Please email [email protected] or call 4358 3155 for more information.
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