Connecting to Your Inner Guidance

So much of a child’s behavior seemingly defies logic. Self-destructive habits, moodiness, meltdowns can arise for no apparent reason. Unfortunately, there’s no book with all the answers, not one approach that works for every child, every time.

If you’re faced with a situation you don’t know how to handle, or simply want a deeper understanding of what’s going on with your child, often the best solution is to go within and check with your own inner guidance. By getting quiet and tapping the wisdom your higher self always makes available to you, you can find comfort and clarity.

Below is a process for gaining clarity about a situation that can be found in the book “Living With Joy” by Sanaya Roman.

1. Write down something you feel ambivalent or confused about and would like a new understanding and clarity about.

2. Close your eyes and let a symbol emerge that represents the highest resolution of this problem. Draw or describe the symbol on paper.

3. Imagine you are placing this symbol upon your heart; ask for clarity and understanding.

A. What insights are you receiving about how to act or think?

B. What beliefs do you have about the outcome? Do these need to be changed to a higher view?

C. What choices do you have? Think of at least three.

D. What do you intend to do?