Nurture our Children for a Better Future
The world is constantly striving for a better tomorrow. Every advancement and development we make and every technology we invent is only to ensure the next generation has more ease and convenience and a better future. But what is the future? The future is nothing but our CHILDREN.
And real development can be achieved only when we have achieved good health of our children; both in body and mind. Because only with good health can children absorb and express knowledge and joy.
WHO confirms that worldwide child health is deteriorating year on year and wrong nutrition is the key cause for this. It is a fact that the number of children affected by wrong or false nutrition is much higher than the number of children affected by malnutrition.
Even in the name of entertainment and relaxation, elders provide technology that involves non-essential, wild and negative visual engagement which affects the vision and brain function of the child leading to mental disorders.
Food for Energy and Immunity: Caring for a child’s health in childhood isn’t just for it’s childhood, but it is the foundation for health for the entire life. The right nutrition is important and even more important is to stop foods that harm the body or to stop false nutrition. In false nutrition carbonated drinks and junk foods top the list. Children cannot consciously avoid these substances so it’s our responsibility to ensure they are avoided because they lower a child’s immunity and healing.
Children should have at least one fruit a day in its fruit form, and not as juice. This helps increase appetite and aids digestion by secreting more digestive enzymes.
Exercise for Health and fitness: During their growth phase, a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity is a must for a child. Children today live in a very competitive environment. The physical activity increases cardio vascular strength and also releases tension in the body due to the competitive environment. The other benefits of exercise are increase in bone strength and higher calcium absorption. There is an increase in the child’s endurance, flexibility and strength & stamina with better nervous coordination and increased muscle power.
Prayer for Self Confidence: Mental disorders and stress are rooted in low self-esteem or lack of confidence. Prayer before sleep and on waking up will give humongous benefits and works wonders for a child’s self-confidence. But prayer isn’t about rituals, mantras and idols. As per Manu Shastra; prayer should include three aspects;
First –Thanking the Almighty for the power to learn and do what one wants to do
Second – Gratitude for all things living and non-living that give joy and comfort
Third – Gratitude for one’s parents, teachers and the food
This is real prayer.
As adults it is our responsibility not to transfer negative emotions and negative energy based on our own perceptions and experiences but to bless our children for a better future.
Sick individuals can create a sick future. So, for a better future the entire world needs to focus on both the physical and mental health of our children because children are the future; of the family, the nation and of the world.
Wishing you a life of peace, success and happiness.
Atmayogi Shri Aasaanji
Aham Brahmasmi !
