Inspiration for Mothers

"Pilgrim, on your journey You may travel far, For pilgrim it's a long way To find out who you are..." - Enya If mothering is a journey, then conscious mothering is taking the high road. The way up is s teep and difficult but the view is incomparable and from up here you can see very clearly. 'On a clear day you can see forever' Parenting is not a duty. It is a privilege and and opportunity; A journey of self-discovery. Parenting can be seen as a tool to self-discovery and growth. This is what raises it from mundane daily routines and drudgery and elevates it to its true divine status. When the kids push your buttons you are being presented with the lessons you need to learn. Therefore motherhood is an opportunity for growth. The challenge is to keep in touch with your centre wherever you are - e very day. Remember, you cannot change what is over but you can decide where you will go from here. Spiritual journeys are not about reaching the destin

1/  Never forget who is the adult. 2/  Never lose your sense of humour. 3/  Let the small things go. 4/  The #1 way kids learn is through imitation (so watch out). 5/  Never call your child names - they will echo in his/her mind for years to come. 6/  Listen to the voice of your intuition, it never fails. 7/  Ignore developmental charts. 8/  Children need attention and will do anything to get it - whether it's positive or negative. 9/  You can never give too many hugs.

Spring Cleaning Setting Up Good Habits So You Can Relax and Enjoy the Moment The angle of the sun was such this morning that I could see it rise through my glass kitchen door over the ancient oak trees in the woods next to my house. What a way to start the day. It reminded me that winter has ended and spring is at hand. There is the feeling in the air of new beginnings, starting over, out with the old and in with the new, clearing the clutter, getting rid of the baggage. Spring cleaning is not just for the house. When spring arrives we all feel the need to give our mental, emotional and spiritual lives an overhaul. We feel the need to pare down and simplify, to de-stress our lives. The way to do that and so live with more ease is to set up good habits and make them part of your routine. In this way they become an integral part of your life and you do them without even thinking - a bit like setting up a direct debit at the bank. This is the way I have found that I can w

'Inspiring you so you can be an inspiration to your children' The intention of this website is to help you to get enthused about your calling as a mother, to lift your mothering to a new level and to help you create the life you truly desire for yourself and your family. This site is an excellent resource to help you on your journey. What will this website do for you? A daily visit to Inspiration For Mothers.com will inspire you to: mother from your Higher Self spread joy in your family every day be energized and ready to inspire your kids live everyday with a feeling of excitement about what you are doing If you are not looking to be inspired, motivated, uplifted and enthused, then this web site is not for you! There is no greater work in life, no greater spiritual practice, no better way to create positive change in the world than through the guidance and raising of your children. 'Uplifting you as you do the work of Spirit here on earth' In order t

Often being a full-time mother means having to make do on very little financially. And although this is not something that you would necessarily choose, with hindsight you will be able to see what a wonderful time it was. After all, this lack of material well-being is not meant to last - you are not meant to suffer, but a period of lack often brings with it a wonderful opportunity to slow down the pace and quieten down the wants and to notice that there is more to our lives that the physical realm. These times of scarcity can often herald a spiritual awakening. You may begin to hear your inner voice whispering to you from within about your Life's purpose. Kairos and Chronos If you're the sort of mum who likes to follow her child's lead and go with their flow throughout the day then you've got used to living Kairos time probably for the first time since childhood and that's a hard thing to give up and go back to Chronos and his fast-ticking second hand.

Today I was eating pita with jam and it reminded me of a holiday I had in Jerusalem when I was younger and had had so little money with me that I survived solely on a bag of pita and a jar of apricot jam. For a moment the thought arose of how far I had come since then. I immediately dismissed the thought and then caught myself and forced myself to stop and reflect on it. We all dismiss positive, self-affirming thoughts so often. I want to challenge this dismissal here and ask you to reflect for a moment on how far you have come on your journey and how well you are doing. Us humans have an inclination to never be satisfied with where we are and what we have. We are always looking forward not back. Why? Because out dreams are always ahead of us. We are too busy chasing the next dream to realise that where we are now is the dream of yesterday. Tell yourself "I am living my dreams!" I hope you are, for I am. I am living in the country that I chose, married wit

Conscious parenting is all about intentionality. Acting with a purpose instead of simply re acting. What do you want your kids to know about life and about themselves? Do you know? Write them down and put them somewhere you'll see them often. Then you can mother everyday more consciously. As you go about your daily life your intentions towards you kids will be foremost in your mind and will affect how you act and react with them. A few ideas might be: My intention is to help you: Know that life is a journey to finding out who you really are Expect to fall them get up again Listen to all your emotions then choose how to act, not react To know your inner power as well as your outer power Be true to your heart Listen to your intuition Know that the end is just the beginning of something else My intention as your parent is: To act in a way that makes you feel that you can always come and talk to me and know that you will be heard To see you for who you really are