Helping Them See Beyond the Physical and Into the Heart of Life
It’s a subject that is very close to my heart. Our children are no longer turned toward inner spirituality, toward the beauty of simple things. Day after day, year after year, we see that screens—often ugly—have taken over everything. And yet, there is so much beauty, even in a fleeting moment. Little by little, because of screens used without limits, we are disconnecting from our inner sacredness. Why not use the summer to create a program for true reconnection?
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that children are not just little minds to educate, but souls to nourish. As parents, we have the precious opportunity to guide them gently toward the invisible threads that connect us all — emotions, sensitivity, wonder. Beauty is one of those threads, and it can become a doorway to deeper awareness.
Here are three simple, sacred moments of beauty you can create with your children — invitations to feel more deeply, to pause, and to awaken their inner world.
1. Light a Candle in Silence
Choose a quiet time — just before bedtime or after a busy afternoon. Sit together and light a single candle. Without speaking, invite your child to watch the flame with you. Let the silence be your shared language.
After a few moments, gently ask: “How does the light make you feel?” or “What do you see in the flame?” This simple act cultivates presence and gives your child space to express emotions in subtle ways. It teaches that stillness can be rich, and that beauty often whispers rather than shouts.
2. Create a Beauty Basket
Together, gather small, beautiful things from nature — a smooth stone, a feather, a flower petal, a curled leaf. Place them in a small basket or bowl. Each week, explore new treasures and talk about why they feel special.
This practice gently opens a child’s perception beyond appearance. Ask questions like: “How does this make your heart feel?” or “What story might this leaf carry?” You’re showing them that beauty is not just what we see, but what we sense — that even the tiniest object can carry wonder and meaning.
3. Listen to Music with Your Eyes Closed
Choose a piece of instrumental music — something soft, stirring, mysterious. Sit or lie down together, close your eyes, and just listen. When the music ends, ask: “What colors did you hear?” or “Did you feel anything in your body or heart?”
This moment invites children into the realm of the invisible. It encourages them to feel rather than judge, to connect emotion with imagination. In doing so, they begin to understand that sensitivity is a strength — a doorway to a world both vast and deeply intimate.
Why It Matters
By creating these little sacred moments of beauty, you’re not just helping your child develop emotional intelligence. You’re teaching them to honor the unseen, to appreciate the subtleties of life — a skill that will serve them in love, friendship, creativity, and resilience.
These are not just parenting practices. They are quiet rituals of connection — between you and your child, and between your child and the mystery of life itself.
