Mothers Day… a different perspective

Today is meant to be the day that we celebrate those things which nurtured us and gave us birth. There are many arguments as to the origins of the day, some say that it was created by Hallmark to sell cards, or others that it was an ancient pagan festival^1-2. However, it strikes me that in many ways we are born more than once; such as when we move from one key role to the next, from child to adult, from single to parent, from employee to self-employed etc.

Usually each of these steps is accompanied by a vision of what we want this phase of our life to be about. What did you hope the first day you knew you were going to be a parent? What drove you to set up your business? These dreams and wishes shape us and drive us, but it is easy for us to lose sight of them along the way, and we march head-down along a little rutted furrow. Today is a day to remind yourself of some of these key dreams and goals and rekindle them in your hearts. If you are on track, then celebrate that fact today; if you are not, then rededicate yourself to that goal.

The Universe shapes us just as much as our DNA, we have a purpose; today celebrate yours!

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” Epictetus

“But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it’s better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you’re fighting for.” Pablo Coelho

Resources:

1. Mothers day
   
2. Mothering Sunday

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