Gatha 2.19.2008

When Clara demands my attention,
I vow with all beings,
To see the world as she might,
And get off the computer… for now.

7 Responses to “Gatha 2.19.2008”

  1. Tara Says:

    I love it.

  2. lilalia Says:

    Small children, better than any other beings, know how to teach us us how to beyond our limit of endurance. They anchor us back into the present like no other.

  3. lilalia Says:

    As I was writing the comment above, my daughter came over for a hug. I put one arm around her and kept the other hand on the keyboard. She said with great irony, “No computer hug, mom”. How appropriate. Don’t you love life and kids and how they make you learn?

  4. Everyday Yogini Says:

    Lilalia~ I love that! “No computer hug!” My daughter says the same thing, but in a three year old way… by grabbing my hands from the keyboard and placing them around her! :)

    Children are great spiritual teachers!

  5. the mama bird diaries Says:

    that computer hug thing is hilarious.

  6. Gretchen Says:

    aha! I am framing this one on my wall above the computer.

  7. Everyday Yogini » Blog Archive » A Full Cup Says:

    […] at how much time I spend on the computer versus engaging with Clara. So, for the time being, my Gatha stands. Now, of course I have ample time for the computer when Clara is in school, but tomorrow, I […]

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