"There is an intuition within you which already knows that you are one with good, that your destiny is certain and you must listen to this intuition for it is the voice of God in you." Ernest Holmes
Oneness does not mean sameness! Each of us have our own unique way of expression, likes, dislikes, interests, hobbies and more. The things that give us the appearance of "different" are really just the beautiful parts of us that make us, uniquely Us! Take a few moments to answer these questions as a way of your own personal exploration on Oneness.
What qualities or characteristics make us the same? What do you share in common with your best friend, or sibling? What is something that you both have but it looks different? What is something you both do, yet you do it in a different way? Are you right handed or left handed? Do you have blue eyes, green eyes, brown eyes?
"When is see you through my eyes, I think we are different. When I see you through my heart, I know we are the same." Doe Zantamata
Take a few moments to watch the video in the link below: We R all One - The Kids Speak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2APB1hCNj74&feature=youtu.be
Then use these quotes from the video to build upon your concept of Oneness.
"There is unity in our diversity. The highest good for you becomes the highest good for others. What you do for yourself you do for others, what you do for others you do for yourself. A magnificent journey of me to WE. The feeling of Unity is the feeling of Love. We are a world wide community, a global village. Our differences do not have to create divisions. Our contrasts do not have to create conflict. Variations in our beliefs do not have to bring violence in our lives. Love is the energy that brings us together. Be the change you wish to see. Power with, not power over! One Earth, One World One Planet."
"The essence of spirituality, is to be constantly aware of the oneness of all; at the same time to celebrate the uniqueness of the individual." Jaggi Vasudev
Here are a few affirmations to support you in your week of exploring Oneness.
"I sense my oneness with all Life." Ernest Holmes
"I am an expression of the Loving essence of the Universe." Susan Robinson
"The unity of all life beats in the rhythm of my heart." Susan Robinson
This weeks mindfulness/meditation practices come in two forms. Chose one that calls to you, or try both of them. Repeat as often as you like.
Starfish breathing - also called Take Five or Rollercoaster.
Hold one of your hands in front of you with your fingers splayed open. Then using your index (or pointer) finger of your other hand gently touch the point at your wrist. Slowly with your "in" breath move your finger up to the tip of your pinky or thumb (depending on where you started) and then in the "out breath move your finger down. Do this until you are on the opposite side of your hand. Then switch hands and do it again. This is a great practice for when you need a mindful moment of calm.
Mandala Meditations.
Coloring mandalas is a form of art and of meditation. Monday mandala has a variety of free mandalas to color. Start with "Flaming Eyes" and meditate on the Truth that we are many lights that come from One source.
https://mondaymandala.com/m/flaming-eyes
Music and Books: This week there is a little bit of a blend in our music and books, and some that stand alone. Try them all to see what fits for you.
Love is the Only River - A Song for Peace and Unity - by Ian Sloan and Trinity Rose
(This song is So beautiful - recorded by children and teens)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wdnOGFfb2M
We all Sing with the Same Voice - by Philip Miller and Sheppard M Greene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezAwndQ5FRs - video (also a book)
We're different, We're the Same - and we're wonderful - by Bobby Kates Sesame Street - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrjb4SZnxg
What if we were all the same? - A children's book about Ethnic diversity and inclusion - by C.M. Harris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YCbkvx5WuY
I am One - a book of Action - by Susan Verde, Illustrated by Peter H Reynolds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLGdhvXuSUw
Creativity: There are infinite ways to demonstrate Oneness and our individualized uniqueness. Below are a few to get you started. If you try these out or come up with something different - share photos (with parent permission) of what you created.
Demonstrating Oneness:
Using a large ball of clay or dough, discuss how the clay is one substance but we can make an infinite amount of things from it. Have everyone in the house take a piece of the dough and create their own unique something. Share your creations and marvel at the variations of things that all came from the one original substance. You can create your own dough using this Salt Dough Recipe https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/09/how-to-make-salt-dough-recipe/
Or - Have each person in the house trace their hand print and part of their forearm on a plane sheet of card-stock. (For larger hands trace corner to corner lengthwise). Then color your hand print any way you want. Display the art somewhere that everyone can see it and appreciate your diverse expressions. For a variation, you can create salt dough (Using the recipe in the link above) press your hand print into the dough. Set it aside to dry, then paint it and create a family art project.
Or - if you are a crafty type and have a supply of beads handy, set out bowls or containers of beads and have everyone create a friendship bracelet, keychain or bookmark. Let your imaginations take hold so that each person creates a unique pattern. Again - you are all using the same substance or materials, yet your individual project will be as unique as you. Share together why you choose your specific colors or shapes. What did you have in common, what was different?
Blessings of Love and Light to you all.
Susan ~
Photo credit to Noorulabdeen Ahmad from Unsplash.com
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