When Tara went on to
write her first book, she found it painfully difficult to begin writing, let alone finish an entire chapter. She was
frequently stressed, irritable and used to undergo extended periods of silent
sobbing.
Tara was tired of
figuring out the way to adhere to her writing ritual which she had in past, and
was frustrated wondering why on earth did everyone make demands on
her time and space the moment she sat down to work on her project. That she had
delivered a baby boy a year ago, was another digressing factor. Having an
unsupportive husband only made matters worse.
At first, she resented
her newfound role of being a mother and directing all her time and attention in
a single direction. But, after a while, life started unveiling its simple yet profound
lessons to Tara, by the means of her one-year old.
Not only did she fall in love with his pudgy body, innocent disposition and cute babbles, but she also became a meek student of what her baby taught her by example. What was being perceived by her as a distraction became her greatest inspiration that melted away any creative blocks in her mind. Soon, Tara began maintaining a daily journal which fueled her creativity and kept her inspired.
Tara utilized his
nap-times to ponder about this subject which nourished her soul; the time which
earlier was spent in spells of cribbing (since she was barely sleeping) and
crying (because she should be doing justice to her creative potential). Although
quite obvious, she made some first-hand observations about how a baby lives and the quality of life he gets. In short, he was
always loved, cared for, well-provided, happy
and at ease.
That was just one story about how people get to learn what a baby teaches us about life. There are countless of these, running
in the lives of some or the other person, somewhere, at some point.
As a matter of fact, I
LOVE babies, not only because they are physically endearing but because of the
vibrational energy they carry. My
personal experiences with babies have always given me fresh insights about how we
have been created, what is our Source, how we are meant to live and who we are
supposed to be.
While I do not deny
that to be like a baby and live like one is easier
said than done, little reminders like these from time to time will
certainly reduce if not eliminate stress from our lives.
Here’s what a baby says
to people around him:
I love everyone so everyone loves me
Mom, dad, aunt, uncle,
sibling, house maid, janitor, strangers- when it comes to love, I hold back
nothing. I have no criteria for sharing my love. If I like you, you will get
oodles of my smiles, friendly looks radiating playfulness, babbles to kickstart
exciting conversations, and if you’re lucky, sometimes even hugs and kisses. In
return, I get love from everyone. I always have people around me who can’t
resist holding me in their arms, cuddling me in their laps and showering me
with hugs and kisses.
The mantra is simple - I have only love within me, therefore I attract only love.
I like to be on time
My timings are not to
mess with. A 5 minutes delay in my breakfast and I disrupt my family’s peace
like anything. I adhere to my timings and I’m quite serious about them. No, you
cannot shuffle my meal or sleep time, neither can you adjust my poop time as
per your convenience. If you do that, be prepared to face frequent inconvenient
sessions with me, whenever, wherever.
The mantra is simple- I eat on time, sleep on time and wake up
on time; something which keeps life’s running smooth.
I keep busy and love it
Staying idle bores me to death. Playing with my toys, kitchen utensils, my dad’s phone, crawling (or walking) on the floor, tapping the tables, playing with my mom, talking to people in the family or something else. I always keep myself busy in something or the other and I enjoy it. Nothing complicated, just about any plain or fancy stuff that catches my attention. All because, to me, everything is interesting and worth exploring.
The mantra is simple- “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop,” I take that quite seriously
I am vocal about my discomfort
Ever seen me sulking, brooding or engaging in bitter arguments? I make sure I am given the best and is quite vocal if I do not get my needs met. Needless to say, I never feel guilty about it. Hunger, sleepiness, flatulence, colds, loneliness, ignorance, massage strokes, and little fears here and there do bother me from time to time. However, I make no room for them to linger, which is why I get treated quickly. Neither do I assume that people will magically get to know my troubles nor I wait to be rescued.
The mantra is simple- if you’re uncomfortable, say it.
I forget the bad quickly
When it comes to
anything bad, I have a poor memory. Although most of my experiences are positive
because I live under my family’s wings, there are times when I get scared of
things or get angry when I can’t have my way. Also, because I am new in this
world, I feel an urgency to explore and discover everything around me. So, I
like picking up (and mostly throwing) each and every thing before me which
sometimes exposes me to certain physical dangers. But you know what? I forget anything unpleasant, just after howling for a few minutes. After I am
done with crying, I let it go. Besides, there is enough good around me to
remain focused on anything bad.
The mantra is simple- I have faith in the goodness of life.
Intention is everything
I demand having my way, most of the time. Any efforts
from people to befriend me, leave me unimpressed if I do not like them. I hit
and pinch people. I quickly make friends with anyone who gives me what I like.
I am a fan of my Mom, but don’t consider if she’s tired at the time of my meals
or nap; I even wake her up in the middle of the night. Still, no one ever
acuses me of being selfish or insensitive. Do you know why? Because, my intention is
as clear as sparkling water. I do not know a thing about malice or manipulation.
The mantra is simple- Intention is everything. All my thoughts and
actions stem from love.
Life’s fun
I relish my life by
finding enjoyment in everything. Dipping hands in a glass of water, bathing in
my tub, watching water flow from the tap, funny faces, sitting on my dad’s
tummy, my medicine bottle, Mom’s talcum powder, playing hide and seek with my
cushions and blankets, making silly sounds or anything else- everything is fun
for me.
The mantra is simple- Everything’s fun if you look for it.
I don’t need a reason to be happy
I like smiling and smile
often. I am constantly in a state of joy. My happiness does not rely on any
one thing, person or situation. I need little and do more. I make most of what
I am given and always find some or the other reason to be happy.
The mantra is simple- Happiness comes from within.
I trust
Having zero resistance to things is one of the key reasons
as to why I do not know anything about stress. Each day, I am fed, cleaned,
bathed, taken to the porch or the garden, given things to play with- in short,
I am taken care of. All because, I trust. I trust that I will always be
provided for whatever I’d need at all times. I never doubt or worry about how my needs will be met. Therefore, anything I need, naturally
shows up in my life.
The mantra is simple- I allow life to give me and have no desire to control anything.
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