10 Things We Would Like to Instill in Amelie

I was inspired by Mama Dezutti's list for her little Sam, not to mention I need to get used to creating "lists" these days. Of course, 10 was a very small number and I had a hard time singling out that few...there are so many more things I would add.

1) That "family" is all about unconditional love. Loving others unconditionally, and allowing herself to be loved. Cultivating self-love, and ultimately expanding her love of self and family to her larger World family.

2) That she can do and be anything she wants to in life with hard work and perseverance. To find out exactly what it is for her to do in this life (her calling or dharma).

3) That her birth country and heritage are important, to embrace them completely, and to also see beyond that to a greater unity with all of Humanity. To see a oneness beyond illusions of race, religion, etc.

4) To have a respect and reverence for the beauty and awesome power of the natural world.

5) To have a respect and reverence for the beauty and awesome power within herself, and to look for that mirrored in all people.

6) The Law of Karma: What goes around comes around. To do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

7) That expressing feelings, being authentic, admitting when we're wrong, and forgiveness are all signs of strength and courage.

8) To not be afraid of going against the grain. To think for herself. To trust her own inner guidance, even if it isn't popular.

9) That we are all responsible for our own happiness. That we each have the power to create our own Heaven on Earth. To take responsibility for her own life, regardless of outer circumstances. To know that thoughts create our reality.

10) To cultivate a global awareness and give back to Humanity through charity and/or service.