Book Review -- Mitten Strings for God

Book Review

Mitten Strings for God

Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry

By:  Katrina Kenison

This was a wonderful book for my sacred time.  

I am looking for a way to relax and reflect at the end of a long day and this book was perfect. 

This book was a joy to read.  

I looked forward to reading it each night.  

There were so many important things I wanted to remember from this book. 

The most important points I took away from this book I can apply at home and at work.

 

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1.           Create a Haven of Serenity in your Home and Heart

This is something I am constantly struggling with, trying to find quiet time to reflect.  I am trying to find a quiet – clean space to relax, a place where I can center my self and regroup. 

“Knowing peace at home we can bring peace into the world.”

Let your home be a place where your family can come home from a long day and be at peace and they can enjoy the quiet.  Be very conscious of the “words, images, and sounds you allow into your life----“

We control the clutter in our lives, we control how complicated our lives will be---Choose Simplicity!

 

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2.         Be A Thoughtful Teacher

·      slow down

·      Alter your rhythm daily in order to make time for each child in your care

·      Have fun

·      Take care of the Invisible

·      Before you listen to a problem—have both children take 10 breaths—kneel down at eye level—listen—and sort it out.

·      Deep Breaths

·      When I comfort a child with love and care, I teach him/her compassion

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“If you keep your life simple and your surroundings simple

It will be easier to keep your balance”

So True!