Mother's Day

A day to express our gratitude towards our mothers, both alive and passed.  She was our vessel into this experience.  We chose her by some choice we cannot remember.  Some mom's have been nurturing, a pillar of strength and moral while others have had their own struggles, making it harder to be the end-all of what we needed.  Both birthed us into our ultimate experience.  Without them, we would not exist. 

For mother's passed, this can be a sore day.  I suggest letting the pain flow, giving thanks to their Spirit.  Maybe do something for yourself you know she would have done for you-or you her.  Make a meal in her honor.  Take a walk in the forest and talk to her.  My own mother is no longer available to me and I plan on going out to the nursery to buy a plant she would have appreciated and planting it in honor of our years close and together.  I might even play her songs the ones she loved, and dance with my eyes closed, in the past.  

Many mother's alive and well, will be receiving gifts of appreciation.  How does one do this zero-waste?  Here are some suggestions:
-Give her a day off and feed her cake and tea on pretty plates.
-Take the dog and the kids for a morning walk, leaving her to sleep in, leaving a note telling her to call her friends or family and catch up without interruption.
-If you're going to get her flowers, pick them yourself or tell the florist not to include any plastic or paper in the arrangement.
-Buy her a book she's wanted for a long time and leave her alone with it.

Momma's Night Out

-If possible, call her best girlfriends prier and make them reservations for a lunch or supper.  
-Pull out the family photos and videos and reminisce together.

Material gifts are nice, yet experiences, words of gratitude and hugs (always hugs) will forever be in our memories.  I remember reading a post many years ago that has stuck with me.  A woman's husband stopped her in their hallway, after putting the kids to bed.  He told her how grateful he was that she was the mother to their children.  He told her all the great things he had observed of her kindness, patience, and love for them.  In return, she felt ultimately appreciated.  

Make today a day to express your gratitude towards your mother or the mother of your children.  Really think about what you want her to know of your love and gratitude.  For the mom's who were troubled, let the past be in the past and forgive her.  Remember, she was your vessel into this existence.

I wish all the mother's out there, as well as the women who lost their babies and will forever mourn them, all the love and peace from my heart.  Today we celebrate the miraculous beauty of Mothers.