Every spring we celebrate Mother’s Day to honor the special
women in our lives. It is an annual event to acknowledge the woman or memory of
women who nurtured us into adulthood. The traditional gifts are usually given
of flowers, cards, candy and homemade crafts in celebration of the day.
Mother’s Day shouldn’t be exclusive to those women who raised or gave birth to
a child. It should extend to honor all women past and present who have
contributed to our lives.
Reflection
This Mother’s Day try to spend some time thinking of the
women who have touched your life as a teacher or mentor. She may have been in
your family or someone who just exposed you to the passion you now experience
in your career. This woman gave a part of herself so that you will carry and
share that knowledge into future generations. Taking the time to let that
special person know how significant she made you feel is something that any
woman would treasure.
Celebrate women
Women today have many roles to fulfill in the family as
wife, mother, sister, aunt, granddaughter or grandmother. They have worked hard
to break through previous stereotypes and cultural restrictions to pursue any
career they chose. This journey has been a struggle for many women who are
mothers, due to feelings of guilt or inadequacy as they learned to balance their
varied responsibilities in these roles.
No matter how many trials or struggles you’ve experienced in
your life journey, you can still celebrate or honor women who have nurtured
you. Celebrate their life by planting a tree or inviting them over for dinner
with your family. Share your accomplishments and let her know how she
contributed to your success. Donate money to her favorite charity or just take
the time to call and let her know that she made a difference in your life. Sharing
that important fact with her will make Mother’s Day feel very special indeed.
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