Anthony

[Crissy2]

HI,
Meditating with our children can bring unseen gifts, for both the parent and the child.

Just thought I would share.
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Love and Light,
Deborah

Lifes experiences weave a tapestry of knowledge

Hi Deborah, it's funny you say this. I want to share a story with you and others in this group that has to do with that.

About a week ago, I decided to bring my CD into the kids room while they were quietting themselves for bed. I explained to my oldest, "Anthony" that it was for meditation and to relax his body and listen to the cd. Honestly, I didn't really do it for the intention of him meditating with me at all, I just thought that maybe it would bring them a peaceful night and I could meditate while sitting with my youngest while he dozed.

Anyway, that night I had a pretty interesting experience, I seemed to go further into meditation than I'm usually able to get but the next morning, Anthony said, "Mom, I want to use that CD every night. There was so much light and I was walking through a beatiful garden, the colors were so bright and there was little pieces of color everywhere."

Ok..First off this meant a lot to me and I'll tell you why and I haven't mentioned this to a soal yet but once again, I trust honest answers from you Deborah and the rest of this forum so this feels like the perfect place to share it.

Before this evening with the meditation tape in the kids room, I had been waking up almost every night immediately (I'd have a hard time coming to though, tossing and turning, trying to wake myself up) this was at around 4-4:30 each morning. I get this e-mail from my friend who tells me that I have been coming to her room in a dream she keeps having. She explains that I come and sit next to her bed, I have wings and I say nothing. She says nothing and then it is the same tale, She has a hard time waking herself up and when she does, it was between 4-40:30am. She then e-mails me and says, "Crissy, you came to me again and this time you came and got me out of bed, we walked to a beautiful garden (now implant the same words anthony used to describe his garden here.. exactly).. : angel Of course at this time, I hadn't meditated with Anthony yet. Oh, my friend also said that I actually talked this time but all I said was, "Pay attention."

So anyway, to hear him describe the same garden was amazing to me. I didn't visit a garden the night I meditated, in fact something or someone tried to get my attention but that was all.

Now that you say meditating with your child is actually a great thing to do, I'm looking forward to this. I wonder if him viewing the same place my friend did was a sign that we could all connect??

What do you think about these odd chain of events, Deborah or anyone else?

 

[vicky]

How fun to think you could meet with Anthony like that. Something similar has happened to me several times. One of the times, a friend and I decided to meet and it actually happened. That night, I was very relaxed maybe even asleep and I walked up to him while he was talking to his brother.

I could tell they were talking privately so I left. The next day he told me 'thanks for letting us talk' before I even told him that I saw them.

When this happens, the people are always lit up but the background is completely dark so no garden or anything like that.

I think the meditation cds are fine but will see what Deborah has to say.

 

[deborah]

HI Crissy,

Your son's experience of Light is very interesting to me. Have you asked him if he can see light like this at other times? If he is interested in using the CD more often - I would encourage it. Meditation for children I think is very important - especially in today's fast pace world. What CD were you using? I am curious. Next time your son listens to the CD - tell him to go into the light - and into his heart center. Afterward, ask him his experience. I think perhaps you might be surprised at yours sons abilities.

Gardens are common in a spiritual state. It would be hard to tell if it was the same garden. It is an interesting side note however.

Yes, - anyone can connect and communicate in meditations. Years ago I use to experiment and do tests for verification. Have you looked into non-local knowing? This is an experience where you know what another person is doing, and thinking from a distance.

It sounds like you are going OBE while sleeping and your friend is aware of your presence. So in a nut shell - you have a lot going on here.

 

[Crissy2]

When this happens, the people are always lit up but the background is completely dark so no garden or anything like that.

Interesting story Vicki. It's cool how you describe what you see while visiting others. I wish I could remember when I visit others! :tongue:

 

[Crissy2]

HI Crissy,

Your son's experience of Light is very interesting to me. Have you asked him if he can see light like this at other times? If he is interested in using the CD more often - I would encourage it. Meditation for children I think is very important - especially in today's fast pace world.

Hi Deborah.

I haven't asked him about seeing light at other times at all. Why do you find it so intriguing? I'd like to know and I'll ask him tonight for you. I talked to him briefly over the weekend and told him that you had suggested us meditating together. He didn't know what meditating meant although obviously he was doing it.

What CD were you using? I am curious. Next time your son listens to the CD - tell him to go into the light - and into his heart center. Afterward, ask him his experience. I think perhaps you might be surprised at yours sons abilities.

The cd is actually a meditating CD for beginners. I'll get you the name once I go home this evening. Sometimes I've wondered if the deep voice I've heard on 2 seperate occasions is actually on the CD but then again, I've listened to the CD without meditating and half of what I'll hear when I go into meditation does not exist on the CD when I am listening to it coherently. Well that was a tad bit of info off subject but anyway..

How do I explain to him "Going into his heart center?" I'm not even familiar with that.

Yes, - anyone can connect and communicate in meditations. Years ago I use to experiment and do tests for verification. Have you looked into non-local knowing? This is an experience where you know what another person is doing, and thinking from a distance.

Distance being; still within eye sight or completely set apart from you? I've experienced it on some occasions however it was only validated a few times and then the other times, I never asked for validation, I just kept it to myself. I never knew the name for it though. My Grandmother used to do this often, in fact so often, she simply got tired of it. At least, if I understand you correctly. Why do you ask?

It sounds like you are going OBE while sleeping and your friend is aware of your presence. So in a nut shell - you have a lot going on here.

That was my thoughts exactly. I only wished that I could figure out why I was going to see her. It worried me because I was doing it so often and I because I told her to "pay attention." I also was a bit confused about having angel wings in these experiences. I know OBE was common for me as a child and into my early teens and then it hit pretty hard in my early 20's. Thing is, I could only remember doing it as a child. I have no recollection now. hmmmm.

It's nice to hear some validation from you Deborah that we, as you say, "have a lot going on here." I felt like we did too but I'm often quite hard on myself and doubt things.

Anyway, I'll get back with you tomorrow on what Anthony says about the light and I'll get the name of the CD for you.

 

[Crissy2]

HI Crissy,

Your son's experience of Light is very interesting to me. Have you asked him if he can see light like this at other times? What CD were you using? I am curious. Next time your son listens to the CD - tell him to go into the light - and into his heart center. Afterward, ask him his experience. I think perhaps you might be surprised at yours sons abilities.

Here's the answers to your questions Deborah. The name of the CD is "Meditation for Starters with Land of Mystery" by J. Donald Walters. I picked it up at a local metaphysics shop out here in Fort Worth.

I asked Anthony about the light last night. He said he had NOT seen it before. (shrugging my shoulders) I wanted to meditate with him last night but i've been sick as a dog so I passed on it and went to sleep.

Hope to hear from you soon.

 

[deborah]

HI Crissy,

I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well.

This has been one of the busiest weeks I have had in years - leaving early and getting home 13 - 14 hours later. Aili is coming tomorrow to spend a few days (fun fun) and Vicky Aili and I are going to dinner tomorrow night.

My list is too long - my deadlines longer. I promise to get back to you this weekend. Perhaps with Aili reading over my shoulder. LOL What a post that will be

I will dig up some things for you to look at too. Take care - you have time.

 

[Crissy2]

HI Crissy,

I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well. .

Thanks hun. Hopefully it will pass SOON. :tongue:

This has been one of the busiest weeks I have had in years - leaving early and getting home 13 - 14 hours later. Aili is coming tomorrow to spend a few days (fun fun) and Vicky Aili and I are going to dinner tomorrow night.

My list is too long - my deadlines longer. I promise to get back to you this weekend. Perhaps with Aili reading over my shoulder. LOL What a post that will be

I will dig up some things for you to look at too. Take care - you have time.

Looking Forward to it. Have fun!

 

[deborah]

HI Crissy,

You asked me ---

I haven't asked him about seeing light at other times at all. Why do you find it so intriguing? I'd like to know and I'll ask him tonight for you.

I have found that the experience of Inner Light - can act as a door way into the past and into the future. Consciousness enfolds into the light and the experiences are not a memory - but very in the moment. For lack of a better description.

I have often run across children who experience Inner Light. I think children see it more often than parents are aware. All three of my children experienced it.

Have you done any more meditations with him? Has he said anything else about the experience?

About going into the heart center. Tell him when he sees the light - to bring it down into the heart center ........he can do this visually with his eyes closed. Then tell him to listen to his heart.

About your experiences of angels wings. Consciousness will create what it identifies with, what you believe you will experience. Angels wings are much better then evil beings.

I look forward to hearing more about your sons experiences.

 

[deborah]

Also there is a thread about it -Children who see Inner Light. I would be interested in your thoughts after you read it. Although it was posted in 1999 - and is an old thread there is some interesting information within it.

 

[Crissy2]

So Sorry Deborah. I didn't receive notification of this response...

Anthony hasn't experienced the light again however we haven't tried meditating together either. Things have been wierd.. theres no other way to put it and I just haven't found the time lately which is sad seeing as I find it so important.

I will add though that both Anthony and Cohl seem to have a stronger energy around them lately. Cohl seems to be more aware of things he wasn't aware of before and Anthony seems to be the same but you can tell he's searching for something. I don't know how to describe it.

An interesting little thing I noticed the other day though was that when I did turn on the meditation CD to both of my childrens begging and pleading, Anthony immediately rolled over, folded his hands on his chest and began to take slow, easy breaths. I just quietly closed the door. I know this isn't the traditional method of meditation however to see a child go from bouncing on the bed and immediately calming himself and taking deep breaths shows some kind of knowledge i would assume. OF course, he has seen me when I've sat in their room and he may have actually watched me the last time around so it more than likely came from that. :tongue:

I'm going to follow that you link you provided now.

 

[deborah]

No rush Crissy. I knew you would be back.

Do you place your hands on your chest and cross them when meditating? Did he copy you? Or is this just something he does.

I am running out the door soon to class, but will come back this evening,

 

[Crissy2]

no. The 2 times that I've meditated while in the room with them, I've actually sat on my youngest's bed with my hands beside my legs or arms crossed. Whichever is the most comfortable.

I found a website with meditation CD's for children. Anyone heard of them? Do you think these would be good beginner CD's for children, Deborah?

http://www.teachchildrenmeditation....tation-mindfulness/meditations-for-teenskids/

The link says hypnosis but when I looked at the CD's, I found no reference to that. Only that they were meditation CD's for children. I thought this may end up being something good for both Anthony and Cohl. I really felt that it may be something good for Anthony because he obviously can meditate on his own without being taught (which is a good thing because I'm still definently learning ). If he had something geared towards children's meditation, it may help him in to many ways to list. I could only hope and I've seen what the benefits of mediation can bring to me so surely It can bring something good to him. All I know is that when Anthony told me about the light and the garden he walked through while meditating, his whole face was lit up and he had a peace throughout him for days. Let me tell you, to see Anthony finally smile with real 'peace' is beyond what any words could describe.....