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Informationen zum Autor Riga Forbes is an artist, doula, teacher, therapist, creator of ‘Birth Vision’ courses and author of Mindful Pregnancy and Birth and Mindful Thoughts for Mothers . She has a passion for wellbeing and healing in the field of motherhood and perinatal care. Riga has also studied and deepened her practice of meditation and movement for nearly 25 years, and is mother of two children born at home. Klappentext A Journey of Loving-Awareness Busy mothers balance home, children and work, but where can wellbeing fit into daily life? Mindful Thoughts for Mothers is a lovingly-crafted book of reflections that all mums can dip into during those precious moments of space from ‘doing’, for a positive and peaceful outlook to support their practice of mindfulness. In this beautifully illustrated book, Riga Forbes explores the micro and macro elements of a mother’s world, helping the reader to hold a sense of the ‘bigger picture’ while being present in the day-to-day. In it, she invites every mother to embrace mindful awareness for deeper presence and understanding. From universal daily learning curves to all the things we may have to balance in our lives, she reveals the threads of connection we weave through our relationships with our children–and living memories of mothers and grandmothers–creating family-tapestries of nurture that will extend deep into the future. Zusammenfassung ‘ Mindful Thoughts for Mothers is the perfect present for moms everywhere. It explores a mother’s world, helping the reader to hold a sense of the “bigger picture” while being present in the day-to-day.’ - Mental Health Foundation ‘The opposite of hardline, hectoring motherhood manuals, this charmingly illustrated hardback takes a gentle meander through the motherhood journey.’ - Waitrose Weekend Mindful Thoughts for Mothers brings mindful awareness to important moments on the mothering journey. Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of motherhood , including: The first few months Your identity as a mother Tantrums Teenagers Boundaries and compromise …and many more Motherhood is one of the most wonderful and powerful experiences we can have in life. As the early years of our children’s lives unfold, we will undoubtedly experience the joys they bring, but will also encounter the stresses and demands that appear daily and nightly on the parenting path. Using mindfulness practice to manage these demands we can become more present and meet life with awareness, in the moment. These 25 focused reflections on motherhood will help you find greater self-understanding and enable you to navigate a mindful path along this exciting journey. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Fathers and Mindful Pregnancy and Birth . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Mindfulness in Mothering Love – A Beginning Without End The First Few Months Mothering Together Identity – Self, Mother and Consciousness Threads of Connection The Imperfect Mother Tantrums Impermanence The Daily Grind A Mother’s Radar Challenges and Acceptance Gratitude Adoration and Irritation Humour, Play and Movement Boundaries and Compromise Creativity Food and Body Delegation and Appreciation Conflict and Communication Teenagers – Safety and Surrender Self-nourishment and Renewal Mother Nature, Mother Nurture Celebration and Presence The Motherlines The Journey Onwards Acknowledgements...
