Advice to my new mama self
Posted by Goddess Leonie on August 18th, 2010. Filed under: Mama Goddess.
Dear Leonie,
I’m writing you this love letter for whenever you are having a hard day as a mama. I know you and I love you and I believe in you.
These are important things to remember. You are a being a wonderful mama. I know it can be hard work. I know sweetie, I know. I just want you to know that you really are doing your very best and that will be enough. Faith will carry you through, beautiful heart.
Go for a walk everyday, even if it is just down the street and onto the green field. Even if it means running out the door, foregoing a bra, and styling up with bedhair and your brother’s jumper and glaringly red yoga pants and Chris’ shoes. The way the wind feels against your cheeks and the sunset’s glow lighting up autumn leaves like golden dreams will restore you to yourself.
Take good care of your body. Nourish it and it will sustain you in good energy. Take your multivitamins and Bs and Cs. Have your green smoothie and chia porridge. Add green leafies to everything.
Rest when you can. Don’t get too wired from your to-do list. Try not to watch the clock at night. Don’t get too buzzed out on internetting. Don’t play too much iTouch Solitaire. Be purposeful. Be clear.
Write. It is good for you.
Take care of Ostara’s and your needs as paramount. Ignore any other artificial priorities like not wanting to disappoint someone, or appear rude.
Bake stuff. Stay zen and happy.
Know there is NOT a one size fits all way to parent. You’ll just make the right choices for you and your family as you can. If it doesn’t work, try something new out. You can always choose and choose again.
Trust that Ostara will let you know what she needs.
Put your headphones on and listen to some music, even if it is just for five minutes. Try and brush your hair everyday so you don’t feel frazzled.
Do three minutes of yoga with Mr Hunky, Little Mermaid on a blanket between you, giggling up at you in downward dog position like you are her very own human mobile.
Have as much fun and joy as possible.
Be gentle with yourself and Chris. You are both doing the best you can.
Know that everything is going to be okay. It always always is.
Call on your angels. They are all around you. Hold a crystal. Know you are supported and loved and taken care of.
You are enough. You are enough. You are enough.
I love you to the moon and back,
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August 18th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I had that kind of day too. We all have them. Thank you for writing this.
*hugs to you, wonderful mama*
xoxoxo
Meg
August 18th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Watching you be a mama for little mermaid is helping me be a better mama to my nearly-teenaged “little” boy. <3
August 18th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Lovely, lovely article. Will definitely make moms feel better.
Marilyn
August 18th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I have been having this kind of….six months. So I really needed this…I’ll be printing it out and rereading! Thank you. It’s incredible how bogged down we can become with the BUSINESS of life and lose sight of the *very best* things, which are already there, already ours. I confess that I have let some stressful life issues get in the way of enjoying my little star-light girl to the fullest recently, so thank you for writing this and helping me pull back to my center.
xo!
August 18th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
You are all that and more! When I feel frazzled I remind what are my priorities and everything else can wait. I meditate, I listen to my instincts and sometimes I read the Desiderata, my Nan had that hanging on her wall and I used to read it all the time. I now have it in book form with beautiful photos accompanying each message, so beautiful! You are loved and everything will be OK!
Liza xoxoxo
August 18th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I love you. You amaze me, you are divine.
August 18th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Just wanted to say , that that leter was not only for yourself. You wrote it for me today, i am the mommie of 3 ages 7 mths-16 yrs. And have been having a week filled with doubts, fears, restlessness and feeling very tired. I love what I do (a full time stay home mom) but at times have had a “bad mommie day” And this letter spoke clear thru to my heart and soul. Thank you so much. And I return to you as much love and light and support as was felt in that inspiring and beautiful letter.
Thank you !!! And I can tell you tomorrow is a new day. A new choice a new beginning.
Many Blessings.***
August 18th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
This is a great letter that has inspired me to remember take time and do the little things. Thanks for sharing it is great!
August 19th, 2010 at 2:00 am
Aww, I’m not a mama, but this letter totally helped me anyway.
“You are enough.”
I’ve got to remember that.
Thanks, Leonie!
August 19th, 2010 at 2:26 am
Beautiful words for a beautiful mama. We can not give what we are not filled with, and you are pure divine goddess love! Thanks for sharing! Love from another earth mama also trying to make her way. Xx
August 19th, 2010 at 3:07 am
That certainly takes a load of this Mama of three! Whew! Thank you, Precious Mama-Goddess.
*Chants, “I am enough, I am enough, I ammmmmm”*
(Group Mama Hug!)