Honoring The Mother Line: Look Where We've Come From!

Hello!

I have been quiet for a few months as big things have been happening (will tell you more soon), but as I deepen my own journey it has becomes so clear and important to honor and hold gratitude for my ancestors whom have walked before me.

Today, in our culture it's Mother's Day, and today, I want to honor the Mother Line. Mother. Grandmother. Great-Grandmother, and so on. I offer a thought: 

However our Mothers walked.
Hold honor.
However they walked with you, or did not walk with you, or walked in a way that was hurtful or painful.
Hold gratitude. 
To honor the gift of life they have given.
Is profound.
However they were in their own story.
Perils. 
They gave the gift of life.
Your life.
Isn't that amazing!

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Today, perhaps in wonder, we can ask...how was Motherhood for them? What were their dreams? Their struggles? What made them glow? How did they love? If you have the opportunity and are curious, you can ask them. Even if they're not with you today in their physical body or they simply can't hear you, you can still ask in a quiet way. They are listening, even if you believe they can't. Because mostly, you are listening and this is the greatest gift.

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Before I close, I want this share this beautiful snippet from Thich Nhat Hanh after this mother crossed over:

Wishing you a day of wonder, gratitude and the million other ways you may be feeling today...confusion, ambiguity, or pissed off and angry? Do it! But please rock it with compassion and curiosity. Want to know how or feel stuck? I've got your back and a millions others do too.

With gratitude and great love,
​Jendi

Four Generations!
​Starting on the left: my mother, my first daughter, my Poh Poh (mother's mother) and moi! This was from 2011 and I need an updated photo!