SleepTalk

I attended a workshop today called SleepTalk. Initially, it sounded a bit weird but then I always like to explore and experiment. To be honest, I actually learned few tips which I want to share now -
1. 'TRY' which I always thought was a positive word is unfortunately a negative expression . I always said to my son - "At least try and finish half of that broccoli....etc".  Today I learnt that this approach is wrong.
2. Instead give OPTIONS to your kid which leads to consequential thinking! Make him chose from the various options.
3. Nagging Mother is a mother who uses these words - MUST, SHOULD and HAVE TO.  Are you one of them? I was one but from today I will change (not-try to change).
4. We want our kids to be - Safe, Secure, Confident and we want to love them Unconditionally. But, I somehow managed to portray Conditional love to my son. Kids often think that - Mummy will love me IF I do this.....
5. PRAISE for FAILURE - Praise the brain and it will give you more. So, 'words' are important.
6. Always tell your kid that - Everything will be alright in the end. If it is not all right then it is not the end. Beautiful! Isn't it?
7. The workshop taught us a technique of talking to the child whist he is asleep. I will start tonight with positive affirmations and watch for the changes.
8. Child's subconscious mind is receptive during his sleep and thats the time when the mother has to make the child believe that he is loved and protected.
9. The most important thing which I learnt today is -
"Emotional Intelligent is more important than IQ". 

JUST before you die

Greenery, all around me takes me back to my childhood days. I grew up in lush green neighborhood. Looking at different shades of green awakens my mind to creativity and I feel protected. I took that for granted till I shifted to Dubai. Here in Dubai, I can count the number of trees from my balcony.

Ohh..I miss Sakura season in Japan. Lying alone under the cherry blossom trees with petals falling on me and the gentle breeze brushing my face, was nothing but a therapy. I miss the sweet fragrance of spring whilst having green tea and reading a book under those bright pink flowers.
I left Japan two years ago and now, when I close my eyes, the only picture that reflects back is - taking long walks alone in the streets of Kyoto. Some of my 'one-day-outings' were taking train to Kyoto from Kobe, without having any destination in mind. Walking alone looking at the shops and the hustle and bustle of the city life used to stimulate my mind. I feel a deep connection with that city till now.
I remember showing some pictures of Kyoto to my cousin in India and saying - " A city you must see before you die!" In between, I was interrupted by my naughty brother and he said - " A city you must see JUST before you die!?!" May be unintentionally he said something which might come true for me. I want to die or spend some retirement years in Kyoto.

Doing Laundry

I don't look forward to doing laundry every morning. I have to push myself to take out washed clothes from the washing machine and then take the laundry basket to the balcony. Hanging each cloth and then clipping it is not fascinating.
But, today I purposely thought of looking at doing this mundane chore, from a different perspective. First, I thanked God that I have a washing machine and clothes ;-) to wear, then carefully took out clothes from the machine into the basket. I thought to myself, carrying the basket to the balcony was an exercise.  In Dubai, getting fresh air is rare. Being in the balcony, for doing laundry, is perfect time to breathe fresh air. I purposely did deep breathing, long exhalation took out toxins from my body. Planning the zig-zag pattern to hang the clothes, so that they don't block each other from sunlight, surprisingly took lot of thinking and creativity! It made me ponder over my today's routine and I had an interesting conversation with myself. I let my creative juices flow and got my camera to take few shots!
Different perspective to a  day-to-day simple activity makes it so interesting and beneficial.
Which boring activity or relationship you think, you can make interesting by just changing your perspective?