Children can propel our spiritual journey in a remarkable way, reminding us of the bigger picture. They can be our spiritual practice as we live in the moment, appreciate and enjoy the sense of wonder. We renew our spirit as we honor theirs. We must continually ask ourselves, questions such as, "What does the way I live my life teach this child?" "How can I understand and serve this child, this world, this spirit?" "What does this child offer to teach me?" Using talents, desires, and fantasies to find our calling and purpose, our life takes shape through choices we make. Our task on this earth, our virtual school of life, is to uncover who we are, what we are to do here, what we have to offer. Hart shares the poetry of Marshall Ball, a boy who cannot speak or walk, in his book, The Secret Spiritual World Of Children (2003).

"I see my self as a teacher
That knows about God.
Good thoughts come to me
And they teach.
I hope to gather thinkers
To give them my thoughts about love
Love to clean their ideas
That cleaning might loosen the love in their hearts
Good thinkers take love to heart
Like gold in the wild sun."

Psychologist, Ira Progoff, quoted in Where Two Worlds Touch (1990), tells us, "Love depends upon the capacity to reach beneath the surface of persons, to feel and touch the seed of life that is hidden there. And love becomes a power when it is capable of evoking that seed and drawing it forth from its hiding place."

Spiritual experiences serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth when our individual consciousness opens to the larger consciousness of which we are all a part. The purpose of spiritual parenting is to help children stay connected to their spirit and not allow commercialism and materialism to lessen the sensitivity of their soul. We must teach them to find ways and opportunities to nurture, feed, heal, restore, and renew the soul. As a metaphysical practitioner you may find yourself in a situation where you are being called on to assist someone in their parenting abilities or helping the child directly. These are some excellent strategies and tools you can share with children and parents alike. Let us teach our children well!