An Unencumbered Mind

What do children know that we've forgotten? The remembrance of which could improve our lives tenfold. Imagine the profound impact on our lives if we could reclaim that wisdom and wonder. It's possible. Children embody joy, purity, authenticity, and freedom of spirit, which allows them to live happily, unencumbered by destructive habits, beliefs, worry, and oppressive thinking. Mind states and behavior patterns learned in the process of living that bind our hearts and remove us from the joy that we have the natural ability to express if we so choose. In An Unencumbered Mind, the author relates tools, tips, and advice for living with a lighter heart gathered while visiting her grandson in Australia. Bringing mindful awareness to the visit and fully immersing herself in her experience with the toddler helped her connect concepts of mindfulness with the ways children relate to life. A greater sense of peace, ease, and happiness may be realized by adopting these simple, free, and youthful approaches to life's challenges. These 22 Kid-Inspired Strategies for Better Health and Well-being, along with practical exercises and questions for refl ection, invite you to view your challenges and approach to living through a child's lens, allowing you to embrace simplicity and freedom. These tips and tools are informed by the wisdom of spiritual leaders, great thinkers, authors, and philosophies that have been shared over hundreds of years. Take a moment to consider, practice, and implement these strategies to enhance your life. These approaches cost nothing but can add immeasurable value to your time and life. It will be worth the eff ort. What secrets do children hold about living that, if remembered and embraced, could dramatically change our experiences and relationship to life? Inquire within.