Gifts from spirit

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Recognizing and Nurturing Spiritual Gifts in Your Kids

You may have noticed it already.

Your child says something that feels…otherworldly. Maybe they tell you they knew you before they were born. Maybe they seem to feel others’ emotions as if they were their own. Maybe they dream of things before they happen, or speak of “imaginary friends” who feel anything but imaginary.

And in those quiet moments, a part of you wonders—Could this be something more?

Let me assure you:

You’re not imagining it.

And neither are they.

We are living in a time when more and more children are arriving with their spiritual sensitivities wide open. They come already connected—heart, soul, and spirit. Their gifts may not look like what the world expects. But if we pay attention, we’ll start to see the signs:

• A deep connection to animals or plants
• An inner knowing that defies logic
• Vivid dreams, visions, or memories that don’t quite “belong” to this life
• Empathy that feels almost too big for their little bodies
• Insights and truths spoken with a wisdom far beyond their years

These are not coincidences. These are clues. And as their parent, you don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t need to be psychic or spiritually trained. You only need to listen—to create space, to ask gentle questions, and to believe them when they share their inner world with you.

Because here’s the truth:You were chosen for a reason.Your child’s gifts aren’t an accident—and neither is your role in their unfolding.

In my own life, I spent years longing for this kind of guidance—something that would have helped me understand what I was feeling.  That longing became the seed for the Raising Light Workshop. 

How can parents raise children with a strong spiritual foundation while allowing them to explore their own beliefs?

You do it like a lighthouse, not like a megaphone.

You shine clearly so they know where “home” is, but you leave the sea wide open for them to sail. Here’s a way to think about it in steps.

1. Start with your own practice

Kids believe what you live, not what you say. If they see you pray/meditate/journal/light a candle/go into nature to listen — they learn, “Spirit is safe. Spirit is normal.” You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to be sincere.

Try: “I’m going to get quiet for 5 minutes to listen with my heart. You can join me or play nearby.”

2. Teach that the Divine is love, not a rulebook

A lot of spiritual wounding starts when kids think there’s a right/wrong way to talk to God/Source/Light. If you anchor the idea that Love is the source, everything else becomes exploration.

Say things like:

• “The Light loves you exactly as you are.”
• “Your light is safe.”
• “Different people talk to Spirit in different ways.”

That creates safety to ask big questions later.

3. Give them a spiritual language kit, not a script

Offer them words and practices, but don’t lock them in.

What to offer:

• Names: God, Source, Creator, Angels, Spirit Team, Ancestors, Nature Spirit — “You can use the one that feels good.”
• Practices: gratitude before meals, bedtime blessing, energy clearing, “thank you” prayers, nature walks.
• Spaces: a small altar, a nature table, a cozy corner with crystals/shells/art.

Then say: “These are tools. You get to find which ones feel alive to you.”

4. Normalize spiritual experiences

Kids pick up on energy, remember dreams, see imaginary friends, and talk about “before I was born.” If the adult says, “That’s weird,” the channel closes. If the adult says, “Tell me more,” the channel widens.

Your go-to line:

“What did that feel like in your body?”

That teaches them to trust their inner instrument.

5. Ask more than you tell

This is the heart of “letting them explore.”

Great questions:

• “Where do you think your soul was before you came here?”
• “What does God/Source feel like to you?”
• “If your heart could talk right now, what would it say?”
• “Do you ever feel someone protecting you?”

Questions keep their wisdom on the table. You become a listening partner, not the spiritual police.

6. Share your belief as story, not law

Instead of “This is how it is,” try:

• “In our family, we believe…”
• “When I was little, I learned…Now I think…”
• “Some people believe __, some believe __. I like this one because…”

Story = flexible. Law = fixed. Flexible holds a growing child.

7. Teach discernment early

Exploration doesn’t mean “everything is for me.” Kids can learn energetic boundaries just like social boundaries.

Teach 3 quick tests:

1. Does it feel peaceful (even if it’s big)?

2. Does it make me kinder?

3. Does it respect other people and the Earth?

• If yes → green light.
• If no → “That’s not for me right now.”

That’s spiritual autonomy.

8. Let them see many paths

Read picture books from different faiths, visit nature-based ceremonies, celebrate sun/moon cycles, honor ancestors, and attend a service with a friend. Afterward, say: “What did you like? What didn’t fit?”

Exposure without pressure = freedom.

9. Repair if you over-impose

Parents will sometimes push — because we’re excited or scared. When you notice it, name it.

“Hey, I realized I was telling you how to believe instead of helping you find your way. Your relationship with the Light is yours. I’m here to walk with you.”

That one sentence keeps their channel to Spirit unclogged.