Motherhood as a Spiritual Journey

As I was walking today, I felt something speak to me that said that I needed to reflect and share about motherhood being a truly spiritual journey.Where did this all come from? My guess is it’s because I have been questioning and exploring my own spiritual journey and how that plays out in my daily life…

Over the past few years, I have been doing a lot of personal growth work and focusing on figuring out my purpose and how to live that on a daily basis. I have read many books and listened to a load of seminars on personal growth topics and have become very interested in spirituality and what it means to me.

What is spirituality anyway?

I found a definition that says “spirituality is that which relates to or affects the human spirit or soul. Spirituality touches that part of you that is not dependant on material things or physical comforts.”

For me, it is how I relate to my day to day life and the connection I feel to the greater universe. It is knowing that there is something much bigger that I am a part of and discovering ways to access that source whenever I want or need to. It is about finding my own uniqueness and authenticity, finding a deeper meaning in the busyness of life and recognizing that my only real purpose on earth is to experience joy and help spread that joy to others.

Spirituality to me also means looking at the challenges of my life and using them as part of my spiritual learning. It is about releasing attachment to “how I think things should go”- a real challenge in itself!

What my spirit has been telling me is this…There are many other moms out there who are struggling with finding the meaning and purpose in their role as a mother and are surviving, not thriving in this role because it has become all consuming and overwhelming. So as I go through my own spiritual quest within motherhood, I am being asked by my inner wisdom to share this journey with all of you.

So, over the next while I will be journaling and posting my journey of how that plays out in my life. I hope this may inspire some of you to look within your own lives and discover how this “mom role” really is THE MOTHER of all spiritual journeys!

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Even Oprah Needs Help With This Jan 26 2009

It’s a simple concept that makes perfect logical sense. It is something that I have coached women on since I started my coaching business.  It is common theme that I talk about with my clients in the addiction facility where I work. It is easy to say, but for many, impossible to do. Even Oprah admits she struggles with this. 

SELF CARE.  Doesn’t sound too challenging at first glance.  Actually many of us give really good lip service to it.  Then why, as a society, are we not taking it seriously.

Self Care is the foundation for EVERYTHING.  It is one of the first things I look at with a coaching client, how are they looking after themselves, really looking after themselves.

Lack of self care is responsible for most of the challenging issues in our lives-our low energy, sickness, weight, feelings of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, job dissatisfaction, unhealthy relationships, depression and so on.

We need to start taking inventory of our lives and asking ourselves …Where am I on my priority list?  When is the last time I did something for ME?  Are the actions I take on a daily basis filling me up or draining me? Am I living a life that fills me with joy?  If not, why not?  What needs to change?

These are hard questions to answer and often it is easier not to answer them honestly. True self care is much more than the physical acts of exercise, healthy food or going for a massage. It is taking the time to recognize where in your life you are feeling stuck.  It is about not avoiding the challenging issues of our lives, the ones that may require change and often times discomfort and even emotional pain.   

Avoiding the things in our lives that aren’t working for us only ends up in an internal struggle that can cause many external challenges. Recognizing the areas of our lives that need change and accepting this is the first step towards honoring the practice of self care.  Then making the commitment to do something about it comes next.

Applying self care to our lives, doesn’t always mean we do it ourselves.  Often, real self care may require you to reach out for help from a friend, a family member, or a professional.

So, this year why not make SELF CARE your focus and ask the question daily…Where am I on my priority list? And then listen very carefully because deep down, you know the answer.

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