When teaching meditation to young children, I simply say, “Please close your eyes, and listen with your heart”. Most of the time, they automatically place their hand on their chest in an intuitive, multi-sensory way to listen. It’s amazing to watch the serene expression and posture that comes with such a simple act.
It was important to me that the grandmother’s heart actually had something to say. So, deep within the fibers that make up the grandmothers, is an over-sized heart. It will never be seen, but to me it matters. The grandmother’s heart is not simply “heart-felt” sentiment, it actually exists.
Her heart “beats” with symbolism:
- The size represents a generosity of spirit.
- The color is soothing and signifies feminine intuitive energy, protection and caring, unconditional love, and awakens feelings trust and safety.
- The seams were not closed off; modeling an open-hearted way to encounter the world.
- The choice of fabric was one which is soft; to symbolize the importance of being tender-hearted with self and others.
“Written on her heart,” became much more than a saying, it became a fervent hope in how the children could connect with the beautiful wisdom of the heart. The actual words were very difficult to choose. What words could possibly create a soul force that would help children I would never meet heal their body, mind, and spirit?
Clarity came when I suddenly remembered the profound words first written by a child in sidewalk chalk–No One Can Destroy Peace and Love (surrounded with the child’s drawing of hearts and peace signs). Persistence and truth scrawled on a sidewalk by a tiny sage, that’s the message of the grandmother’s heart.
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Share your thoughts in meaningful dialogue –
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about talking with someone who disagrees with you on this or other issues?)
What are the benefits of meditation?
Do you agree that “No One Can Destroy Peace and Love”? Why or why not?
Please tell about a time you experienced a “heart-felt” connection.
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