Mantras for a friend in labor

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Mantras for a friend in labor

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Good morning everyone,

I just got an SMS from my Viola teacher saying that my lesson today is cancelled because she is in hospital; no further information. She is 37 weeks pregnant, so I am hoping this is good news. That said, the SMS didn't say much, but I'm probably reading too much into. Can't help feeling worried. Are there are any particular mantras I could use to focus on her in hospital from my home? I feel a bit helpless - i'm sure there is nothing wrong. But would like to turn to the dharma for some guidance here.

Thanks in advance for your advice,

Paul
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Paul2020 wrote: Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:05 am Good morning everyone,

I just got an SMS from my Viola teacher saying that my lesson today is cancelled because she is in hospital; no further information. She is 37 weeks pregnant, so I am hoping this is good news. That said, the SMS didn't say much, but I'm probably reading too much into. Can't help feeling worried. Are there are any particular mantras I could use to focus on her in hospital from my home? I feel a bit helpless - i'm sure there is nothing wrong. But would like to turn to the dharma for some guidance here.

Thanks in advance for your advice,

Paul
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Hi Hazel,

Thanks for your response and your concern. All is well (phew!). A bit early and a bit longer stay in the hospital than usual, but all is well now. I had my first viola lesson a week ago - it was quite strange since I've only ever known my teacher as being pregnant and with an anti-COVID mask. Now we are both fully vaccinated and her baby (Alma) has been born. So no masks and no more baby belly! It's like meeting her all over again! :)
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Paul2020 wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:14 am Hi Hazel,

Thanks for your response and your concern. All is well (phew!). A bit early and a bit longer stay in the hospital than usual, but all is well now. I had my first viola lesson a week ago - it was quite strange since I've only ever known my teacher as being pregnant and with an anti-COVID mask. Now we are both fully vaccinated and her baby (Alma) has been born. So no masks and no more baby belly! It's like meeting her all over again! :)
Glad to hear she's well! These things can be quite scary. When one has little information, our imagination becomes our own enemy!
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Indeed - I'm sure there's an evolutionary reason for it. Anyway - I have my next lesson tomorrow. So'll be able to see Alma and my teacher again. It's something I look forward to every Sunday afternoon. :)
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