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I was incredibly blessed at birth, receiving a goddess gift of extreme
value . . . I was born to a line of strong, generous and
compassionate women.
Did you know that the original Mother's Day
was not an event celebrating our birth mothers? (And that its founder
later said she regretted starting the holiday since it had become so
commercial.) The first Mothers Day was actually a Mother's March to stamp
out hunger and poverty in the children of Appalachia. Check out this
article about the
history of Mother's Day.
The 'mother goddess' that I choose to honor this time of year is the
Goddess Nut, known as the 'Mother of All Gods (and Goddesses). You can
read the retelling of her most ancient myths at
Goddess Nut.
Whether or not we’re fortunate to be bound to "our Mothers" by blood
ties, this year let's give thanks for all those women who have been
the spiritual mothers in our lives and celebrate the holiday in the style
that it was originally intended.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes by and about mothers for you to
enjoy:
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The phrase "working
mother" is redundant.
~ Jane Sellman
Nobody
loves me but my mother . . .
and she could be jivin', too.
~ B.B. King
If it
isn't one thing, it's my mother!
~ Connie Douglas |
My
mother had a great deal of trouble
with me, but I think she enjoyed
it.
~Mark Twain
Republicans understand the importance of
bondage between a mother and child.
~ a malapropism by former VP, Dan Quayle |
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And for inspiration and
good-humor, my personal favorite, a Mamma's Mantra:
I know God will not give me
anything I can't handle.
I just wish that He didn't trust me so much.
~
Mother Teresa
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In closing, a reminder to ...
Enjoy this Mother's Day, celebrating the unique gifts
that you and the strong, compassionate, generous women you love
radiate into this world.
Sharon
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