So. Welcome to Mommy Muse Mondays. A day focused on Nourishing Ourselves. On making space for the Me in the Mother, so we can have more of Our True Selves to give away to the Ones we love. On celebrating both our Strengths and Struggles. On practical insight and honest inspiration to feed your mind, heart and soul without sounding like a Hallmark Card.
Because I am learning that some days I hang my identity onto this Motherhood thing a bit too much. And quickly it engulfs me and before I know it I have lost sight of who I am. Because I am learning that taking care of children is an endless demand on my limited supply of energy and strength and patience and creativity. Because I am learning that I gravitate towards earning the Badge of Selfless and Super Mom Award as if to be able to do Everything Myself and Perfectly at that, is what my family truly needs of me. Because am learning that it is more important to Laugh and be Fully present than to be always Right and Admired. Because I am learning that I alone am responsible for my own joy and growth and yet desperately need a Community of kindred spirits for support, encouragement and lots of loving-kindness vibe.
Is this you, too?
Could you maybe, possibly belong to The Velveteen Mama Tribe? Yes, I’m thinking Velveteen Rabbit, and yes, it’s a tribe for Moms who are in this journey of Becoming Real. Who believe that we must be Wholly and Simply Ourselves if we are to do this Motherhood gig in Joy, and for the long, long haul. Who champion Authentic Mothering, not Perfect Mothering (blech!)
If this is you, leave a comment and let us know what it means for you to be A Velveteen Mama and why it’s important. I’m still working on a Velveteen Mama manifesto and other related Stuff. So if you have some thoughts and insights to share, I’d love to hear about them!
