My 7 year-old spiritual godchild Jonah just graduated from first grade, and I felt guided to create a symbol of how loved and supported he is.
I made a big flower with space in the center for a face, then I wrote names in the petals, of people who love him.
I also wrote: “Dear Jonah, every day, in every way, people are thinking of you and love you as you play.”
Then each of us at his little party put our faces in the flower and gave him our intentions for his summer.
He just sat there, grinning, drinking in the love. Later, he used the special pen I’d given him to add more names to the petals. He said excitedly:
“Susan! I added more names and still have 7 more petals to fill with love- isn’t that lucky?”
And so, I extend this flower power of love to you and to your loved ones.
The face in the center of Jonah’s flower is his mom, Valerie.
Love,
Susan
aka SARK
As a mom and school teacher of little ones I just love this!
Thank you.
P.S. I have been a fan of yours for years.
Debra : )
beloved sark…i am so grateful for who and what you are that i am writing to say thank you for being you. i am 71 and moved to florida from manhattan 7 weeks ago. i have been long a fan of yours and the book that has survived my many moves is inspiration sandwich. those first few weeks here would have been too hard had it not been for that marvelous, indeed inspirational feeding. i did as you suggested and just opened it randomly. and it just got me through, a zillion thanks, that book was before computers:) suzy lowinger
Aw, that dear kiddo – seven petals destined for love are lucky indeed! 🙂 This is a wonderful idea you had. I have some special kids in my life who would get a kick out of it, too.
WONDERFUL! This entry made my heart swell with joy. Every young person should know how much they are loved.