Messages We Send

In the spirit of this really being the first post I thought I would mention the mantra I chanted as we tried to conceive and that has been carrying me through this first trimester.

Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and is always invoked at the beginning of any endeavor. He is also the earth element or root chakra which needs to be solid before we can fly. Sharanam means refuge, protection.

I write this because it is a sweet ritual I have. My husband and I both would chant this in melodic tones around the time I was ovulating to welcome fertilization. Once we realized I was pregnant it became a message we send to the little one growing. I sing it when I am driving, think it or chant it when I am meditating, I try to say it out loud at least once a day.

I believe the messages we send to our little ones when they are developing are powerful. I recommend doing it no matter what you want to say… theistic or non-theistic. Just let it be a message of love and encouragement.