To nurture is to “care for and encourage the growth or development of.” One of our sacred responsibilities as moms is to nurture our children in every possible way , and I think that, though we are not great at recognizing it just yet, every mom does her personal best to care for and encourage …
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A positive mom knows the power of words. Words have meaning beyond the dictionary. Words carry energy that can shape our destiny. Words can aid us or derail us from designing a purposeful, conscious life, a life we love living. I always quote the Bible verse that teaches us that “Death and Life are in …
I once had a friend who claimed to absolutely adore everything about me…except for “my rules.” That was a deal breaker! He thought I was so strict with myself and I should “live a little.” If we weren’t compatible back then, I imagine just how different we are now, because my rules have increased, not …
“It’s fine if you don’t ever go to church again, mom, I support you.” I felt so relieved to hear my daughter say that! I had always loved going to church on Sunday, but it had become something I dreaded. At that moment, just the thought of stepping foot in the church building was depressing …
I believe our divine purpose is to strive for happiness each and every day. And with everything we deal with as moms on a daily basis, this may sound far from achievable, but I assure you it is. Now, I’m not talking about not feeling pain or ever crying, or never getting in a yucky …
Who was the first person to walk on the moon? Who flew the first airplane? Who set foot in what we call the Americas for the first time? You’d probably ace this test without struggling with the answers. If you had to answer who was the second in each of these categories, you would probably …
It’s not a secret and both scientists and spiritual masters agree: positive language can change your life, because it can literally change your brain. It’s been proven that you can make your day better by using positive words, because you will feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whenever I host a workshop or moms group, …
Trauma is a thief and it loves to steal your joy, your sense of worth, your sense of safety, and your ability to trust. Trauma involving death or the threat of death, abuse, neglect, serious injury, or sexual violence are some of the causes of PTSD. I’ve been through all these and anxiety, panic, and …
It’s the holiday season and, for many people, that means it’s time for family fun and gift giving, while for many others it’s a time when they remember they are lonely, broke, and broken. I know, because being an immigrant and a single mom, sometimes you feel like you’re the only one in the whole …
It seems like the more you try to be yourself – who you’re meant to be – you become less like everyone else and that creates a sense of separation. Besides, society tells us that we are either good or bad, and not only we gotta pick a side, but we also gotta label our …