In these times of vast seriousness and adulthood, I am constantly reminded that it is the children that give us our most profound lessons. What is more healing than the laughter of a child? What is more beautiful than finding the space within you where this child lives and awaits your embrace? Take a moment to find a calm, quiet place…

In this space of love all is possible, in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The breath of breaths will bring to you all things of beauty, as you fill your lungs all things sacred are brought to you. All that is thought lost is a breath away and remembered in this breath of breaths. As you bring this breath into your heart space you feel a gentle tickle and hear the soft laughter of a child. As you feel your heart space permeate with this laughter you begin to let go of your physical body. Thoughts, worries and preoccupations begin to wash away, like a soft summer rainfall. As this rainfall gently caresses your body, you begin to feel lighter and more observant of the beauty you are surrounded by. There is a soft green glow immersed in everything. You are within it, part of it… and it. For you are.

As you breath in this warm beautiful green glow you feel a gentle breeze. It whispers to you. You allow this breeze to wash over your body; the whisper of it calls to you. Within this beautiful, green glow and this soft summer breeze, again you hear the wonderful laughter of a child almost tickling your ear. You feel a small gentle hand placed on your heart as the child whispers: let go.

Breathing in these words, feel the weight that has been within your body, within your thoughts and within your heart. Release this weight as you exhale a long, deep breath. The gentle breeze is now all around you, within you and of you. You are part of it and it of you, for you are it and it is you. The lightness of your being is like a feather floating carefree in this breeze without a thought of landing.

The child’s hand is lifted from your heart and both arms are now embracing you as the child’s heart touches yours in a tender hug. The child takes your hand and begins to walk with you in this picture perfect day.

Your hand encompasses the child hand. Yet, it is the child’s hand that leads you as you release all thoughts of control. The sky is a brilliant powder blue; the clouds dance within it and the brisk air fills your lungs. A feeling of gratitude overcomes you. Within each breath you feel thankful to be part of this moment, of this day, of this life… for at this moment, in this day, in this life all is perfect.

The child whispers in your ear in a soft gentle voice: you’re welcome.

The child begins to laugh softly. This laughter becomes contagious and you hear yourself laughing although you don’t know why. Let go of your questions and enjoy the laughter, as it gets louder, feel the vibrations of this joy resonate throughout your body. Breathe in this joy and feel it traveling throughout every cell in your body. Let it touch the bottom of your feet; feel the gentle tickle as this soft, moving laughter travels through every cell of your body. See it moving through the smallest vessels and encompassing your heart. See your heart pumping this beautiful child’s laughter within you and feel it become you.

You feel a small finger tapping your shoulder, but when you turn around nobody is there. In the distance you can still here the child’s laughter.

You move towards this laughter but the laughter moves. So, you move with the laughter and enjoy this game of hide and seek. The more you laugh, the more you feel and appreciate this beautiful day. The vivid green forest you walk through, the serene blue lake, the cotton candy sky above you and the breath of the wind surrounding you… You are part of it all, and it is a part of you. In the distance you see an enormous tree and can hear the laughter coming from it. This tree is so deeply rooted in the ground yet its branches reach toward the sky and its leaves dance in the heavens, all at the same time.

Moving closer, behind this tree, you notice a large box with a big red ribbon on it. For a moment, you see this scene from above: the ocean of sky, the blanket of leaves, the majestic tree and this gift behind it. How magnificent! This gift calls you. As you untie the ribbon, you hear the laughter louder and stronger than ever! The box opens and the child embraces you.

The child buries its small face in your chest and you hear the words: I love you as the tiny lips tenderly kiss your heart. The child becomes one with you, within you, a true gift to share with all you touch and all who touch you!

The child is always there within you, waiting safely beneath the heavens, held safely within the tree of life, ready to laugh and dance with you! Take the time to spread your branches and let your leaves dance and play and know on this beautiful, perfect day that you are rooted in God’s love and the child is rooted in you!