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To the Mothers of the World

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all the mothers of the world.

Moms alive or now passed… or still yet to become.
Moms of children, adoptive children, step children and grandchildren.
Moms of pets, animals, plants, birds and all of Mother Nature’s wonders.
Moms that nurture books, songs, movements, inventions, causes and new thought.
Moms that shape the world and help it to be a brighter, more expansive place.
Moms that celebrate their own divinity, their own power, their own voice.
Moms that honour their own body and spirit and treat them as sacred creations.
Moms that extend love wherever they go, knowing they make a huge difference.

To all the mothers of the world, I extend a warm Happy Mama’s Day!

May 7th, 2011 | 3 Comments | Category: Parenting & Family · Personal Reflections


Live Your Unlived

My dear friend and parent coach Ann-Michele Timmerman has shared two gems of sage wisdom that I love and think are so guiding. The first is a quote by Carl Jung.

“The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of the parents.”

And the second gem comes from her own coaching experience. Ann-Michele offers:

“As a parent coach, what I hear a lot is, “I live for my kids.” Parents, please don’t. Live for yourselves. You will be such a better role model for your children.”

What is unlived in you? What dreams are you putting on the backburner as you raise your children? What if the very dreams you keep hidden deep inside are dreams your child can inspire, share in and even help fulfill? They are wise, resourceful, playful souls – those beautiful children of ours. They deserve to see us sparkle and shine. Perhaps they were even brought here to teach us how.

We are always richer parents for having attended to our own garden of dreams.

With Love,
Paula

photo by chiaralily

January 29th, 2011 | Write Comment | Category: Designing A Life That Sparkles · Parenting & Family