I am "Honey" and "Ma" to many family and friends and would not trade those relationships for the world. We are each uniquely and wonderfully made and God chose some of us bear children, some to foster children, some to adopt children and then many, like me, to mentor and love others as they are my own.. In my case, he choose me to Mother, care and nuture nieces, nephews, friends, friends-children, our 4-legged kids and more. I am so blessed!
I ran across this and don't even recall who wrote it but wanted to share and hope it inspires you and helps you through this Mother's Day and remember we all need a little Mothering!
Acknowledge,
celebrate and embrace the Mother in you!
So who
do you mother? What two and four-legged beings do you care about and nurture?
Who do you share your compassion, guidance, wisdom and unconditional love with?
What are you birthing in the way of creativity, philanthropy, conscious
commerce, etc.? If you scan your heart's memory it is quite possible that you
will recall and recognize a special few who are very near and dear to your
heart, or you may see a sea of faces of people you have deeply touched. You can
also claim motherhood for an idea, product, movement and contribution to
humanity. As women who embody the divine feminine, we have the capacity to conceive,
nourish and deliver so much value to and for others in our
lifetime.
Share the Mother in you more
If you
cannot think of many or any at all that you have "mothered" it may
mean that you have been holding back sharing the fullness of you. Give yourself
the time now to reflect upon this. Have you withheld your love, participation
and engagement from friends, family and community? Usually we do this when we
are holding on to old resentments and fears. Have you not had much to give
because you’re feeling too depleted or deprived? Does getting close to someone
feel scary and so you have lived in the illusion that isolation and distance
will protect you from the inevitable hurt you anticipate? As you heal what
needs healing, these historic shackles that have constricted full access to
your ability to give and receive love can finally be released. In this new
found space, there is daily opportunity to open your heart wider and share more
of who you are. There is infinite love inside of you and it is your birthright
to feel it, appreciate it and share it. Once you do, the love will multiply and
come back to you ten-fold. And even when it is a "seemingly" one way
give, that feeling of loving with no holds barred can fill your cup to the
brim.Share the glee and gratitude with those who have mothered you
I believe that no matter what our chronological age, all of us need mothering from time to time. We just trade places in holding a safe and sacred space for this for one another. It can come in so many forms... from a stranger that crosses your path at the perfect time with the perfect message, to a soul sister that just knows what you need exactly when you need it.
At the end of the day, much
of the juice and purpose of life is really just about loving and being loved.
So who has loved you with all her heart and soul? Was it a teacher, coach,
mentor, friend, sister, auntie, friend's mom, nanny, grandmother? Think about writing, calling, visiting
them to let them know how much you love and appreciate their love and presence
in your life. If she has passed, tune in and connect with the memory and spirit
of her. I bet you may very well more palpably feel her with you still.
Mother the mother within
you
On
airplanes, during the safety instructions we hear: "Put on your mask
before assisting your child'. For all of us this highlights the importance to
take attentive and good care of ourselves. The world needs us! We deserve to
feel good, live long, and to continue to be a loving and maternal conduit for
love, light, and intelligence on this planet. When you feel lost or troubled,
the quickest way to mother yourself is to tune in to that all-knowing and pure
channel of maternal love within you. If you are not being kind to yourself,
hear and see in your minds-eye what you would tell a child or someone you love.
That's the mama wisdom within you that you can always trust, who will not
abandon, and who has got your back... always and forever. Embrace and treasure
her.
Make
Mother's Day a sacred one
What
suits your fancy? Is it a quiet day of peaceful solitude? Connection with
"mother nature;" pleasure pampering; exploring new places; time spent
with fabulous people (including the little ones you participate in loving and
caring for); adopt a pet? Whatever calls to you...
make it a marvelous mothering day for YOU!
I have had moments in my
own life when Mother's Day was not a fun day for me. It was painful actually.
But I have evolved into choosing to view, receive and experience it in the ways
I have just shared. This transformed a day that once felt empty into one which
highlights the abundance of love and blessings in my life. God made each of us
with unique and special qualities and he is using you to help Mother someone
today!
I invite you to try it for
yourself this Mother's Day... and I'd love to know how it goes! In the
meantime, embrace and dance with what is and what
can be and experience the joy that surrounds and awaits you.
Happy Mothering and Mother's Day!
God Bless You!
