Celebration time

Parties

Crowds

Family gatherings

To do lists...

Shopping 

Social agenda 

Schedules 

Change of routines...

The season is here. The cocktail that can really test your #ommmmmmammaMothering way of life... What to do?

Say "no". Feel free to refuse unwanted invitations, inadequate gifts (for your child for instance) or toxic foods (toxic people and toxic talks included!). 

Just politely refuse. Even if it is "delicious", "traditional", "just a sip", "won't kill you", "a

must do", "just once a year", a "habit", a "ritual", a "local costume", a "family thing"... If it does not resonate with you - refuse.

Remember saying "no" to others can be needed to say "yes" to yourself.

As a mother you may find that these moments require you to be stronger setting boundaries, because you are now doing it also for another person...

Respect your child's needs and the way he (wisely) selects what he wants and refuses what doesn't make him feel good (don't take it personally, just listen to his cry, his words, his body language). Respect his physical and emotional space just the way he draws it, not judging it.

Bare in mind this is the season for overstimulation (the bright colours, the loud noises, the new faces, the heavy food and drinks...) and you (both) might need extra rest or just dedicate more time to your "empty mind" time. It might be hard to do so but do not skip your yoga and meditation practice at this time... or... mindfully replace it for activities that will bring you the same kind of blissful feeling: try going for walks in nature for instance, do relaxing colouring or spend time with animals (all of these are good to do with the rest of the family of course).

If you need, spend some time by yourself, and time alone with your child (yes, hide if you must!). And if routines get really disturbed (specially if you travel and stay at a new, unfamiliar place) choose a few simple grounding activities to do everyday, and stick to them during the holiday season, creating new safe space for you and your child to feel balanced, calm, free. 

Enjoy celebration time! Have no fear to do it YOUR way, the way you believe is BEST for you and for your child.

And no matter how many opinions you may hear (yes, you will probably hear many!) never forget: your baby choose you. You are ENOUGH. (You have no idea how enough you are!)

Wishing you much Love and Ease,

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Chaos

Yes, there will be chaos.

Yes, things around you will fall apart.

You? Keep your balance (it happens inside).

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Traveling

Take your children traveling. Long trips, short rides, walk in your neighborhood or road trip around the world... but go, move, and be open to endless adventures.

Why?

Travel is still the most intense mode of learning.

~ Kevin Kelly

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Breastfeeding in India II

"So how do you do it? Breastfeeding in India?"

It is challenging I say, challenging for the mind mostly, as the bodies are always ready to follow their needs...

I am always stared at here, and there is a constant feel of... Being in the wrong place, doing the wrong thing. 

But I do realize this feeling lives mostly inside of me, and a deep trip within helps me to focus on what is important and stand up for that. As for some tips? The Indian culture is quite... special on the concept of privacy... and this as troubled me for years... but now? Now I know how to do it, YOU create your private spot, you draw the line... the world.. the world adjusts.

I love the curtains most doors have in India... I do not feel I have to hide to breastfeed, but I do like to have a quiet place to do so, These, are perfect <3

#ommmmmmammaTravels

Have you read my writing published for the FIRST TIME at PINK PANGEA? Yap, breastfeed around the world!

"This is a fascinating article and filled with so much wonderful strength and conviction. Kudos to you for doing what you know is right for you and your child. We're thrilled to share the article on Pink Pangea."

~ Rachel Sales

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http://www.pinkpangea.com/…/adventures-breastfeeding-aroun…/

Karma yoga

It often happens that once in India the yoga I most practice is the one out of the yoga mat... Today it was the first day I played yoga for the camera...

... but the days have been filled with Karma... Karma Yoga... selfless... action...

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Simple meditation

"So how do you do it? Meditating with a toddler?"

It might all seam impossible, to have time to sit still or in silence, but truly, the meditative mind does need a specific place or a special sound... It needs... A focus, nothing but an openness to just be, present, here.

 Activities that can help to focus in the present Moment?

Flowers, we got to make mandalas...

Animals, we bought to set free...

Fun... Time we spent together.

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#meditationForMothers

Breastfeeding in India

"So how do you do it? Breastfeeding in India?"

It is challenging I say, challenging for the mind mostly, as the bodies are always ready to follow their needs...

I am always stared at here, and there is a constant feel of... Being in the wrong place, doing the wrong thing. 

But I do realize this feeling lives mostly inside of me, and a deep trip within helps me to focus on what is important and stand up for that. As for some tips? I love the long scarfs women wear in India, I make little tuctuc curtains for a little bit... Just a little bit more privacy ;-)

#ommmmmmammaTravels 

Have you read my writing published for the FIRST TIME at PINK PANGEA? Yap, breastfeed around the world!

"This is a fascinating article and filled with so much wonderful strength and conviction. Kudos to you for doing what you know is right for you and your child. We're thrilled to share the article on Pink Pangea."

~ Rachel Sales

#ommmmmmammaBreastfeedingAroundTheWorld

#ommmmmmamma

#ommmmmmammaMotheringSeries

http://www.pinkpangea.com/2015/11/adventures-breastfeeding-around-world/