3. Earth Mother / Medicine Woman

The Art of Mothering, expresses the 
genuine qualities of unconditional love, 
compassion, understanding, empathy, 
dedication, faith and non-attachment. 
The Souls who embody these qualities,
 learn to develop personal resilience. 

I am inspired by the prose of a poem 
"The Invitation" by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. 
It expresses a perspective that cares not 
about what a person does for a living, 
but values those dedicated Souls who 
stay up all night with sick loved ones 
then arises without complaint to greet  
the day with a caring, positive attitude. 

Mothers face the reality, of knowing
when to hold on - protect and when 
to allow - gently release, and let go. 
They're also required to choose when
to help others, and when to establish 
boundaries, and express tough Love.

The role of mothering, is for some 
the most rewarding role of their life. 
Giving birth to my son changed mine 
forever in so many awesome ways. 

Unfortunately, in our culture, many 

Mothers are not taught how to replenish 
their energy, so after years of care-giving 
children, spouses, or elders, they burn out.
Exhaustion and a lack of appreciation leads 
to fear based resentment, criticism, anger, 
and judgment, which become expressions 
of the negative aspects of mothering.

"When we approach life from an attitude 
of Love with Wisdom, we resist the need 
to over - give, to push hard, to make things 
happen, or over-protect. Our inner-Mother 
hopefully embodies "a trusting, balanced, 
rather than controlling, protective heart." 
Angeles Arrien - The Tarot Handbook 

As natural healers, many Mother's 
choose careers in the counseling and 
health professions. Effective mentors 
they cultivate and teach resilience, 
by developing a practice of Self-love. 
Exploring ways to comfort, nurture, 
and support Self, they are available 
to nurture, love and support others.

Mother Nature is a vital role model for 
all who take the time to visit and spend 
time in her natural healing environments. 
Her resilience shines a guiding light upon 
all who enter her healing, sacred realms.

Tuesday, 3/30/10 m/s.sage

Re-write Tuesday, 10-20-15