Mother’s Day
This morning I went to yoga, which was some really nice “me” time. It was the perfect way to spend my Mother’s Day morning - to move my body. The yoga studio is one of the few places I can spend an hour or so disconnecting from all of the thoughts that are swirling around in my head. And it’s a place where I can push my body to be better - stronger and more limber. Today’s class left me with two takeaways.
First, was on “mothering.” My teacher reminded us that although we think of Mother’s Day in the traditional sense of honoring our mothers, we need to remember that we all need mothering - to be taken care of. And that can come in many forms. Think of all the ways we are supported by this earth, our families, our homes, our friends. We can spend so much time focused on others and making sure their needs are met, but how often do we stop to make sure we are being taken care of? Let’s acknowledge those things in our life that mother us - including our mothers, those who are here and those who are not. Let’s acknowledge and honor those people and things in our life that support us, uplift us, help carry us and walk beside us on this journey of life.
The second takeaway was about control and a reminder that we cannot control anything. We spend time planning, manipulating, trying to make things fit into this perfect idea of what we want our life to look like. But, we aren’t really in control. Remembering that and accepting it can bring us more into the present moment where we can release tension and flow with what’s meant for us. We cannot control others, we cannot control the chaos going on in the world. But, we can control our thoughts and our actions and relaxing both of those can bring more ease and peace into our daily life.
These were two helpful reminders for me today, especially as a mom. I need comfort and help in this life, and that has to be balanced with giving to others. And just as important, I need to release the tight grip of control I try to have over every aspect of my life, including my children. Doing so will bring me more peace and less strife.
