Forwarded from Drops of Desire 💞
The joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.
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Picture 2 - Art by Vishal (@coloredvish)
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Sarva mangala mangalye -...
Armonian
A Mantra for the Creator: A Mother's Hymn
This beautiful mantra, "Sarva Mangala Mangalye," embodies the essence of the Divine Mother, the source of all creation. In ancient Indian philosophy, the mother principle, or Shakti, is recognized as the creative force behind the universe.
As we listen to this powerful chant, let us acknowledge the mothers in our lives, both biological and metaphorical, who have nurtured and shaped us. They are the creators, the ones who bring forth life, both physical and emotional. Their love and guidance are the foundation upon which we build our own journeys.
This mantra is dedicated to all mothers, past, present, and future – a humble offering in recognition of their immense power and the love that flows through them. Let it be a source of blessing and inspiration for all who hear it.
~ Tanel
@dropsofdesire
This beautiful mantra, "Sarva Mangala Mangalye," embodies the essence of the Divine Mother, the source of all creation. In ancient Indian philosophy, the mother principle, or Shakti, is recognized as the creative force behind the universe.
As we listen to this powerful chant, let us acknowledge the mothers in our lives, both biological and metaphorical, who have nurtured and shaped us. They are the creators, the ones who bring forth life, both physical and emotional. Their love and guidance are the foundation upon which we build our own journeys.
This mantra is dedicated to all mothers, past, present, and future – a humble offering in recognition of their immense power and the love that flows through them. Let it be a source of blessing and inspiration for all who hear it.
~ Tanel
@dropsofdesire
Forwarded from Channelings from above
Looking back…. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
It’s Mother’s Day.
2023.
Spent the morning listening to songs about moms.
My children, now grown MEN.
Will and Ben.
32 and 24.
Passed like the blink of an eye.
So much reflection, so much realization of what’s IMPORTANT in life.
If I could do it all over again (In a perfect world) …..
I’d sit for hours, uninterrupted by calls, TV, and family drama and let my kids know that they are THE most important thing, IN THIS MOMENT.
If they’re angry and needing to vent, I’d sit and listen intently to their words and let the emotions pour out of them and tell them that it’s OK to feel angry, sad or mad. That it’s OK to process all of it and that tears are incredibly cleansing 😭💦
I’d tell them that I understand their pain and confusion and that life is never easy and that there will be times when you just need to FEEL the feelings ~~ that it’s all OK. That after the emotion, they’ll be a wonderful release. That nothing should be stuffed away and not expressed.
I’d spend more time creating things/making things. Using our creative minds to see what creative gifts are inside of us and that whatever comes out is not to be compared with another. It is a unique expression of THEIR SOUL’S signature. Whether it is aesthetically beautiful or not.
LOVE IT, regardless.
I’d bake and cook more.
But this time I would let them HELP!
Let them make a mess.
Measure things imperfectly and grin proudly at their attempts… Catch myself if I start getting too “OCD”
I wouldn’t expect perfection~~ EVER.
Because life is supposed to be a FUN learning adventure of TRIAL and ERROR.
I’d express to them over and over again that with every mistake comes wisdom of how to do it better the next time and to be gentle with themselves. That no one is perfect and that IT’S ALL GOOD. I’d tell them to laugh more at themselves as they’re learning.
That life is not meant to be so serious.
I’d teach them that time spent outdoors in the sunshine, playing in the leaves, skipping rocks, catching frogs, jumping on the trampoline, hiking, swimming, riding bikes, playing tag, basketball or soccer Is far more incredible and soul nurturing than time spent indoors in front of the television or playing video games.
I’d let them get dirty and NOT CARE about the clothes!!!
Dirty kids are happy kids and they always clean up nice!!!
I’d encourage them to get up earlier, as not to waste the day.
I wouldn’t yell so much.
I would practice PATIENCE because kids learn from what you model to them…
I wouldn’t do TIME OUT and make them sit alone in their room because they didn’t behave the way I expected them to. I’d encourage them to talk about it, and find a solution.
I would HUG THEM 🤗 during the times that I would want to kill them and bury them out back. 🤣
(I say that in gest, of course!)
I would give MYSELF a time out FIRST.
I’d celebrate them with every chance I get.
Build their spirits.
Make them feel heard, rather than shutting them up.
I don’t agree with the old adage “Kids should be seen and not heard“ like my father always said.
To me, that was always a very sad statement.
We would dance and play and sing and just BE.
I would teach them that their happiness is more way important than anybody else’s opinion of them. That they should never live their lives people pleasing, and living up to others expectations.
I know I’ve done a lot of these things, but looking back sometimes I can only seem to remember my shortcomings.
My failures.
All the moments that I’m not proud of.
And I remind myself that all of these things I mentioned above would be in a PERFECT WORLD, if LIFE didn’t get in the way.
If I had gone into motherhood knowing better.
If I hadn’t been struggling with my own issues.
If I didn’t bring a lot of my own insecurities into mothering.
Life is easier when viewed in hindsight.
And now I’m 60, looking back.
Forgiving myself.
Because today I got Messages of LOVE from both my boys that were very heartfelt.
And I realize, they love me regardless 🥹
Knowing I did the best with what I had at the time….
It’s Mother’s Day.
2023.
Spent the morning listening to songs about moms.
My children, now grown MEN.
Will and Ben.
32 and 24.
Passed like the blink of an eye.
So much reflection, so much realization of what’s IMPORTANT in life.
If I could do it all over again (In a perfect world) …..
I’d sit for hours, uninterrupted by calls, TV, and family drama and let my kids know that they are THE most important thing, IN THIS MOMENT.
If they’re angry and needing to vent, I’d sit and listen intently to their words and let the emotions pour out of them and tell them that it’s OK to feel angry, sad or mad. That it’s OK to process all of it and that tears are incredibly cleansing 😭💦
I’d tell them that I understand their pain and confusion and that life is never easy and that there will be times when you just need to FEEL the feelings ~~ that it’s all OK. That after the emotion, they’ll be a wonderful release. That nothing should be stuffed away and not expressed.
I’d spend more time creating things/making things. Using our creative minds to see what creative gifts are inside of us and that whatever comes out is not to be compared with another. It is a unique expression of THEIR SOUL’S signature. Whether it is aesthetically beautiful or not.
LOVE IT, regardless.
I’d bake and cook more.
But this time I would let them HELP!
Let them make a mess.
Measure things imperfectly and grin proudly at their attempts… Catch myself if I start getting too “OCD”
I wouldn’t expect perfection~~ EVER.
Because life is supposed to be a FUN learning adventure of TRIAL and ERROR.
I’d express to them over and over again that with every mistake comes wisdom of how to do it better the next time and to be gentle with themselves. That no one is perfect and that IT’S ALL GOOD. I’d tell them to laugh more at themselves as they’re learning.
That life is not meant to be so serious.
I’d teach them that time spent outdoors in the sunshine, playing in the leaves, skipping rocks, catching frogs, jumping on the trampoline, hiking, swimming, riding bikes, playing tag, basketball or soccer Is far more incredible and soul nurturing than time spent indoors in front of the television or playing video games.
I’d let them get dirty and NOT CARE about the clothes!!!
Dirty kids are happy kids and they always clean up nice!!!
I’d encourage them to get up earlier, as not to waste the day.
I wouldn’t yell so much.
I would practice PATIENCE because kids learn from what you model to them…
I wouldn’t do TIME OUT and make them sit alone in their room because they didn’t behave the way I expected them to. I’d encourage them to talk about it, and find a solution.
I would HUG THEM 🤗 during the times that I would want to kill them and bury them out back. 🤣
(I say that in gest, of course!)
I would give MYSELF a time out FIRST.
I’d celebrate them with every chance I get.
Build their spirits.
Make them feel heard, rather than shutting them up.
I don’t agree with the old adage “Kids should be seen and not heard“ like my father always said.
To me, that was always a very sad statement.
We would dance and play and sing and just BE.
I would teach them that their happiness is more way important than anybody else’s opinion of them. That they should never live their lives people pleasing, and living up to others expectations.
I know I’ve done a lot of these things, but looking back sometimes I can only seem to remember my shortcomings.
My failures.
All the moments that I’m not proud of.
And I remind myself that all of these things I mentioned above would be in a PERFECT WORLD, if LIFE didn’t get in the way.
If I had gone into motherhood knowing better.
If I hadn’t been struggling with my own issues.
If I didn’t bring a lot of my own insecurities into mothering.
Life is easier when viewed in hindsight.
And now I’m 60, looking back.
Forgiving myself.
Because today I got Messages of LOVE from both my boys that were very heartfelt.
And I realize, they love me regardless 🥹
Knowing I did the best with what I had at the time….
Forwarded from Channelings from above
And now I get to be a grandma (ME-MA) to two amazing souls.
William and Elysia.
Now I get a chance to enjoy just being with these beautiful souls not having the stress that goes along with mothering.
This time is PRECIOUS.
Sacred.
Special.
Being far away isn’t easy.
I will have to nurture the time I have with them when I have it and write letters about our time together to send them for them to have as a keepsake.
So that they’ll KNOW ME.
I’ll Soak it all in.
Never take ANYTHING for granted.
Enjoy each and every moment.
And know it’s all just LIFE.
Happy Mothers Day~~~
To all the moms out there, who are looking back today.
Give yourselves GRACE.
Love, Mamma G
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
William and Elysia.
Now I get a chance to enjoy just being with these beautiful souls not having the stress that goes along with mothering.
This time is PRECIOUS.
Sacred.
Special.
Being far away isn’t easy.
I will have to nurture the time I have with them when I have it and write letters about our time together to send them for them to have as a keepsake.
So that they’ll KNOW ME.
I’ll Soak it all in.
Never take ANYTHING for granted.
Enjoy each and every moment.
And know it’s all just LIFE.
Happy Mothers Day~~~
To all the moms out there, who are looking back today.
Give yourselves GRACE.
Love, Mamma G
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Forwarded from Laurie Grimmond
OK, well I wrote this last year.
Inspired by dearest Ash. I can’t remember the circumstances exactly but it was because of her that I sat down to write this….
Last year I was a mess~~ feeling all guilty and shit. I spent the entire morning listening to songs about mothers and crying my eyes out I had so many regrets. I know that my children still have so much trauma because of the depression that I dealt with while trying to raise them to be good humans. It was not easy and looking back on this writing I realize that it’s not always easy to be this kind of mother in the world we live in carrying around the trauma that we do. But it’s the mother that I always wanted to be…
Thank you Ashley for inspiring this 61 year-old mamma. Because you are raising your children up in the right way, as best you can with what you got and allowing us to come along on the ride! I love you!! 💓
Inspired by dearest Ash. I can’t remember the circumstances exactly but it was because of her that I sat down to write this….
Last year I was a mess~~ feeling all guilty and shit. I spent the entire morning listening to songs about mothers and crying my eyes out I had so many regrets. I know that my children still have so much trauma because of the depression that I dealt with while trying to raise them to be good humans. It was not easy and looking back on this writing I realize that it’s not always easy to be this kind of mother in the world we live in carrying around the trauma that we do. But it’s the mother that I always wanted to be…
Thank you Ashley for inspiring this 61 year-old mamma. Because you are raising your children up in the right way, as best you can with what you got and allowing us to come along on the ride! I love you!! 💓
Except....no clue where he saw 2 X class flares today. My data does not match that.
Can't miss the chance to share this one again. I hope all of you moms felt special today. You deserve to.🌻🌻👇🏼
Forwarded from 🔥Embers from Ash🌻
You're the best mom you can be right now, today
You give it your all, every day
You may have regrets, but they are also lessons you needed to learn in just the manner that you did
Your children also learned from them
You all grew
You deserve a pat on the back
You deserve to give yourself grace
Your whole heart is in those tiny (or grown) hands and that can be a struggle in itself sometimes.
When you became a mom you gave away part of yourself to these tiny beings
A part of you that will always be with them
But that can be hard sometimes
And while you care and tend to everyone around you, you often get looked over
Not many see the mom in her prime momhood
Not many see the aches and trembles of the mom's heart
The losses
The regrets
The guilt
But I do
I see you
And if I could I'd hug you
I'd tell you that whether they are near or far, they'll be ok
Whether they are earth side or heaven sent, they will always be with you
The spark that formed them still swirls in your heart
I'd tell you that you've done your best
Even if your best doesn't feel like enough
Even if your best wasn't enough sometimes
You still gave it all you had at the time that you gave it
You still care deeper than the ocean
You still fret over all the little things
And guess what?
It's going to be okay
All of it
-Ashley L. Zanella
🔥🌻💫
@EmbersfromAsh
You give it your all, every day
You may have regrets, but they are also lessons you needed to learn in just the manner that you did
Your children also learned from them
You all grew
You deserve a pat on the back
You deserve to give yourself grace
Your whole heart is in those tiny (or grown) hands and that can be a struggle in itself sometimes.
When you became a mom you gave away part of yourself to these tiny beings
A part of you that will always be with them
But that can be hard sometimes
And while you care and tend to everyone around you, you often get looked over
Not many see the mom in her prime momhood
Not many see the aches and trembles of the mom's heart
The losses
The regrets
The guilt
But I do
I see you
And if I could I'd hug you
I'd tell you that whether they are near or far, they'll be ok
Whether they are earth side or heaven sent, they will always be with you
The spark that formed them still swirls in your heart
I'd tell you that you've done your best
Even if your best doesn't feel like enough
Even if your best wasn't enough sometimes
You still gave it all you had at the time that you gave it
You still care deeper than the ocean
You still fret over all the little things
And guess what?
It's going to be okay
All of it
-Ashley L. Zanella
🔥🌻💫
@EmbersfromAsh