"In our society, mothering is often seen as a chore -a time in our lives when we are unintellectual, and unproductive. There is, however, a radically different point of view, shared by many in other cultures, that sees mothering as a women's spiritual practice, and our babies as our teachers.
We have the opportunity in mothering, as never before, to practise devotion, awareness, selflessness, and unconditional love through our daily mothering tasks.
Our intellectual capacities may (or may not) be diminished, but our hearts and instincts can bloom, and we can practise the mindfulness that allows us to be totally in the present — in love with our babies and children — which is where they are."
Excerpted from Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting by Sarah J Buckley MD www.sarahjbuckley.com
I love my job, even the poopy parts:)
oh my gosh, that picture is AWESOME. Totally needs to be framed and hung in the living room. Okay, the bathroom.
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