She who is brave is free.

This reminds me of you Mama, because you're the bravest person I know and you're pretty and your smile makes me happy. ~ Emilie 

She has a sweet and generous soul, Just one of many reasons I am thankful,  humbled, blessed. 

What little souls know

So I found this today...sketched by my  eight year old, on a random hotel notepad, discarded on my bedside table, next to her favourite pic of Ganesh - (the diety associated with removing obstacles in our lives.)

Maybe I am reading too much into this, or  maybe, I am simply receiving the messages I need to receive, from a wise old soul, who also happens to be my beloved, spicy, sweet and emotionally intelligent little girl. 

Snow Moon Shining

Once or twice a year the girls leave their beloved crystal collections in the window by the light of the full moon - in summer they leave them in the garden. 

The next morning they lovingly collect them, amazed by the shiny and renewed look of each one - even I am amazed at the overnight transformation ! They sort them and place some in jars of water and leave others aside as they must stay dry. 

We first tried this at a time when we needed a little magic and sparkle in our lives even though these little hands had been holding and seeking out beautiful crystals since the local toy store began carrying them, when they were very small.

Together we would sit, turning over each crystal - remembering a story about when and where it was bought, what it means, and why they like it. Watching them choose certain crystals at different times was magical in and of its self. Unlike grownups, children are hard wired to believe in magical things, in the living and breathing energy within the smallest of things. Intuitively they seem to know that there is beauty and power within them.

Over the years they have shared these treasures as gifts with friends, myself and each other. They have learned the different names and properties of the various gems and crystals - which also happens to be a part of the grade four curriculum - in case this seems a little too metaphysical and "out there".

It might seem unconventional but I believe Children are naturally drawn to the beauty of all things that come from the earth ! For my girls each stone has a story, a life energy, and is cherished.

Everyone big or small needs to believe in a little magic from time to time, to believe in the energy that surrounds us in a universe that is infinite and guided by a force that is pure love.

Just look at these beautiful crystals and how they shine after being placed before the soft energy of the moon, shining for the two little girls who treasure them !