I read this book, "Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful" by Gurmukh. It is a book on Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and exercise for pregnant women. I have been involved with this style of yoga for at least eight years, and it's teachings really resonate with me. The book shares a very ancient tradition, celebrated during pregnancy on the 120th day after conception, to honor the soul who arrives on that day. It is believed that up until this time, the fetus that supports the soul has not yet been completely fortified, and that before this date, the entering soul is still "unaffected by worldly influences, existing only in radiance." The book also states that when the soul does enter the body, "a baby's subconscious mind begins to develop and absorb a multitude of messages" like a dry sponge. It is important, therefore, for the mother to be really clear, happy and healthy.
So the celebration takes place, on this 120th day after conception, usually organized by the father of the arriving soul, friends and family members of the mother. They make yummy foods, and decorate with flowers and candles. "They bring together members of the community, who bring gifts to honor the mother. Everyone prays for her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being so she is strong and able to pass those qualities through herself to the baby." Singing, poetry and scriptures can be shared, whatever they feel the mother would love.
Since I was so far away from most of my loved ones, Drew came up with the idea to welcome in the soul of our child by going to one of our favorite ocean spots and floating in the water, saying prayers and connecting with our baby, the Creator, and the mother ocean. I also felt inspired to reach out to many of our friends and family. If any of them felt compelled to participate in this celebration, I invited them on and around February 24th, to share any prayers, songs, poems, scriptures, words of wisdom, or artistic creations of any kind that they'd like to dedicate to this special time. I figured we could connect through email, video chat, telephone or snail mail.
My prayer was for the strength and spirit to be the best possible vessel for this new soul to enter the world, a happy and healthy pregnancy, an increased connection with Drew and our baby, the ability to continue building compassion and prosperity and to facilitate a happy, healthy and holy life for our child.
So the celebration takes place, on this 120th day after conception, usually organized by the father of the arriving soul, friends and family members of the mother. They make yummy foods, and decorate with flowers and candles. "They bring together members of the community, who bring gifts to honor the mother. Everyone prays for her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being so she is strong and able to pass those qualities through herself to the baby." Singing, poetry and scriptures can be shared, whatever they feel the mother would love.
Since I was so far away from most of my loved ones, Drew came up with the idea to welcome in the soul of our child by going to one of our favorite ocean spots and floating in the water, saying prayers and connecting with our baby, the Creator, and the mother ocean. I also felt inspired to reach out to many of our friends and family. If any of them felt compelled to participate in this celebration, I invited them on and around February 24th, to share any prayers, songs, poems, scriptures, words of wisdom, or artistic creations of any kind that they'd like to dedicate to this special time. I figured we could connect through email, video chat, telephone or snail mail.
My prayer was for the strength and spirit to be the best possible vessel for this new soul to enter the world, a happy and healthy pregnancy, an increased connection with Drew and our baby, the ability to continue building compassion and prosperity and to facilitate a happy, healthy and holy life for our child.
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