The journey of mothering is like no other
and it’s all too easy to get lost in it.
Right now, set a conscious intention
to carry every bit of who you are into your role as a mother.
Promise yourself that you will embrace your shortcomings and your missteps
and will never beat yourself up for doing the very best you can.
Once you settle into being your authentic self,
you cannot help but become a one-of-a-kind, original, remarkable mom.
Don’t compare yourself with any other mother you know,
including your own.
Your genuine mothering path will have a feel and flavor and tone
that are yours and yours alone
and it just may open you up in new and unexpected ways.
You may be happy and sad – all in the same day.
You may find yourself more creative, more expressive, more loving.
Other times you might feel angry and sometimes, yes,
you may very well be afraid.
Take these opportunities to know yourself more deeply.
Consider what feels right for you
as well as for your child.
To revel in being a mother,
you must first celebrate the unique and beautiful individual
that you are and always have been.