Famous faces (and voices) are leading an innovative new campaign to benefit children affected at this time. What do Ellen DeGeneres, Brie Larson, Camilla Cabello, Jamie Lee Curtis, Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Beanie Feldstein, Demi Lovato, and Jimmy Fallon have in common beyond their celebrity status? The answer is that since last Monday, […]
Category: Spirituality Children
A Child Learns A Lesson From A Tree
A small child wandered through the forest Looking for hope, hungry for a bit of faith That something existed bigger than him. He needed to find a reason for being. He leaned against a giant tree And put his arms around its trunk. He closed his eyes and tried to rest. After an hour had […]
Does Playing Music Boost Kids’ Empathy?
A new study suggests it does, at least when practiced in a group. Music can make us feel nostalgic, melancholy, or energized. It can make us want to dance. And, a new study suggests, it can make us feel more connected to other people, especially when we play music together. The study, recently published online […]
Success in Love
There is no greater goal than to love. Success can mean many things to the ego self. But the Soul only knows one triumph, and that is to L O V E. When your Soul is no longer manifested in the physical dimension, it is a time of reflection on how successful it was with […]
Pierce the Realm of Joy, Appreciation and Oneness
“Listen to the beautiful, subtle voice of your own soul and open yourself up in a way that can receive Spirit in all ways, at all times. Pierce the space of joy, appreciation, and oneness that resides deep inside of you. It is there, and it can be felt on a regular basis once uncovered […]
How One Person’s Kind Words Can Impact an Entire Life
Encouragement is a Powerful Tool Language carries a lot of power, and a word of encouragement can make an impression, even years after hearing the remark. When she was a teen, Raquel babysat a little girl who loved to draw and paint, and was always happy to show off her art to Raquel. Raquel would […]
How to Teach Children a Love for Reading in a Digital Age
Get off the TV and into a good book. In our modern, tech-centered times, getting our kids to do anything without a screen being involved has become a hard-earned lesson in patience, creativity and, sometimes, begging and pleading. An organization in India called Stories & Beyond seeks to change all that by trading out TV […]
Instead of Tuition, This Indian School Asks for Trees
Plant a tree, receive an education. One primary school in India has garnered worldwide attention for their decision not to charge tuition for the children’s education. Instead, the school asks that parents plant trees to support their environmental initiative, which was started by local businessmen hoping to send more children to school. The Shiksha Kuteer elementary […]
Mindful Listening
A great way to introduce children to the practice of mindfulness is mindful listening. For many kids (and adults), focusing their attention on sounds is a bit easier than bringing their attention to the breath. It’s more concrete — and it can be a bit more fun! There are LOTS of ways you can practice this […]
