As we conclude our Mother’s Day Contest/Challenge, here are some final thoughts about what motherhood means. One of our favorite poems about mother/parenthood is from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, “On Children.”
“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. ..
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.”
Another touching account of motherhood is found in the video “What Is A Mother,” from Mother to Mother, one of our challenge champions. Click here to view.
Then I saw Katherine Stone’s beautiful Mother Day post at Daily Hope and wanted you to see it too.
“You will discover the mother inside you and how beautiful and wonderful she is thanks in part to the love from your children. You will grow to see yourself as your child sees you when he or she calls your name, or falls asleep comfortably in your arms, or smiles at you, or wants you when she is scared or hurt, or asks your opinion when he needs guidance. You will see. ”
We took the weekend off to practice self-care so contest winners will be announced Wednesday. In the meantime, we hope you’ll send us your comments about what motherhood means to you. Remember, make everyday Mother’s Day by Living Self-Care.
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