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Reflections and Meditation In
this busy, challenging and changing world it is becoming increasingly necessary
for young children to learn the skills of reflection and quietness.
As children practice the virtue of peacefulness it assists them to
increase their resilience and ability to balance events in their lives. The
reciting of inspirational words and prayers assist children to become in touch
with their inner being and to create a connection to the Great Spirit, God,
Unknowable Essence. Sharing
Circles Reflections for Kids (refer to
ordering) provides a set
of original visualization stories and reflections put to music for young
children to assist them in developing the skill of peacefulness and their
spiritual qualities. Ideal for
sharing with children aged 2 – 10 in your own home, in a local playgroup, at
childcare centre or school. Each
track offers something different in helping young children and all have been
grouped to assist your selection, including: ·
material for
listening and developing concentration skills for younger children ·
inspirational
words from various faiths for children to reflect upon and gain inner strength ·
imaginary
journeys through well throughout visualizations based on principles of unity and
the world around us for stimulation and focus. A sample of reflections for this age group that can be used include: O God. Guide me, protect me, Make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful. Baha’i Writings Ë
The Golden Rule – From all world Faiths Blessed
is he who preferreth his brother before himself. Baha’i
Faith Hurt
not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. Buddhism Do
unto other as you would have them do unto you. Christianity This
is the essence of morality: Do not do to others which if done to you would cause
you pain. Hinduism No
one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires
for himself. Islam What
is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man.
That is the entire Law: all the rest is commentary. Judaism Do
as you desire goodness for yourself as you cannot expect tasty fruits if you
show thorny trees. Sikhism
Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, and the land, and the sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made, and his praise glorified. Baha’i Writings
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