The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift
Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008
by Paul Gerst
Dragonfly Seminars
I believe I have the answer to the question: What is the ultimate Mother's Day gift? Before I give you the answer, some background information is necessary. First, I am a man and can never know what being a mother is like. I can never know the pain of child-birth and the resultant connection, sacrifice and depth of love that a mother has for her children. I can only wake-up one day and open my heart and mind and realize what my mother has done for me.
I am also a healthcare Practitioner. The majority of my patients are middle-age females with kids, jobs, some with husbands, some are divorced, all are busier than I can imagine. Most of them present with chronic health issues that are directly or indirectly related to worry, stress and/or giving more than they have to give. I can never know what it is like to be in their position, carrying their burdens. I can only wake-up one day and open my heart and mind and realize that without this kind of energy, love and sacrifice, many others lives would be diminished.
Before my heart and mind were opened and before I was able to view others from a place of humility, I was critical and judgmental. I only saw the "sick" or unbalanced side of those close to me. It was so much easier to see the negative qualities than to focus on the good in others. A mother is the ultimate symbol of love and nurturance. Some of us may not have a mother due to untimely death or emotional absence. What I have noticed is that to those who open their hearts and minds to giving love, they too will receive love; there will be a mothering energy in their life. One who is present, loving, compassionate and puts other's needs before their own.
The ultimate gift we can give our Mothers is our heartfelt recognition of who they are and what they have done for us. This isn't conveyed in a store-bought card and flowers. This isn't conveyed in expensive merchandise. The only way to assure that our Mothers know we understand and appreciate them is to make every attempt to give back to them what they have given to us. A hug like they've never received before followed by a heartfelt outpouring of love, compassion and gratitude. This will be the utmost validation and acknowledgment, what every Mother desires and what every Mother who puts her best foot forward, deserves. And most importantly, don't save this expression for once a year...tell her and show her as often as possible.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you. Thank you for everything! I hope you are seen and appreciated every single day.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)hi paul, this was a well written, interesting, true, and funny article. it is a wonderful tribute to mothers. thanks for sharing with us, best regards, sue thom
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