Lighten Up with Lisa
Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!
By Lisa Dawn Wax
Once again we are in the midst of springtime when the sun is shining, temperatures are warming, plants are blooming, and spring holidays are being celebrated. Easter and Passover have just passed us by and we now get to look forward to Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day means big, yummy brunches where we eat too much or breakfast in bed made with a child’s loving touch. It’s a day when we receive precious gifts made by our children that perhaps we keep a little longer than need be and then give our own gift to the mom who has nurtured us since we were wee. Here are some lessons motherhood has taught me.
Having my son, Dante, has given me new and greater insights and perspectives of what it means to be a mom. It also has allowed me to learn about the joys and struggles mothers face and thus better understand my relationship with my own mother. For example, my mom will say things like, “You know how much you love Dante? That’s how much I love you.” As an adult it is almost incomprehensible that I can be as loveable as my adorable 6 year old. Then I realize that I wasn’t born this age and I was adorable once too. I think God made babies so cute because of the endless patience that is required with motherhood. My mom will look at me even today and say that I have the same face as when I was young. Aha, thank God for mothers!
It was also interesting for me to learn that as children we hate to disappoint our parents; and as parents we hate to disappoint our children. Personally, I spent most of my life trying to please mom and dad, but it wasn’t until Dante was born that I felt the real pressure to be the best I could be; more specifically the best mom I could be. Most mothers want to give their children the best of everything and afford them every possible opportunity for maximum health, happiness and success. Prior to motherhood I worked in the corporate world and handled stress and multitasking with ease. Then one day when Dante was an infant I nearly had a breakdown (well not really) over having to choose between mashed carrots or peas. Nothing compares to making decisions for our children and the consequences that follow. We are molding people; a task that carries enormous responsibility. Again, thank God for mothers!
Perhaps one of the most important lessons motherhood has taught me is to reserve judgment. We all have our opinions about “proper” child rearing. What I’ve learned is that (most) mothers all do the best they can given the cards they are dealt. Some have it easier and some have it tougher. Some face the usual daily challenges and others face extraordinary circumstances. Some must endure unbearable traumas and others get off with a few bumps and bruises. In any of these situations mothers have the toughest job around. Motherhood brings new meaning to “multitasking” and obliterates “coffee breaks”. Before becoming a mom I used to point fingers and chastise this mother or that mother for not doing what I thought was “the right thing.” I’ve even faulted my own mother for a thing or two. Now that I realize how hard it is to be a mother even if I may disagree with some choices that other moms may make, I would never pass judgment on those choices. I realize I don’t walk in their shoes and motherhood has some big shoes to fill. So one last time, thank God for mothers!
To all the moms I know and especially to my own mother, Rachel, God bless you for all you’ve done and continue to do.
Until next time, may your days be brighter and your lives be lighter.
Lightworker Lisa
Let me ignite the light in your life!
A Lightworker is someone with an innate ability to know and heal and whose divine mission is to write, teach or counsel others about spiritual teachings. Lisa Dawn Wax, aka Lightworker Lisa, is a born Lightworker, certified Angel Healing Practitioner and Reiki Master Practitioner; all of which basically confirm her intuitive abilities to help, heal and teach. If you are in need of affordable healing and life coaching with immediate results, call her at 561-594-3948 or visit her website www.lightworkerlisa.com. You can also listen to her new weekly radio show “The Youtopia Hour” on W4CY.com Mondays at 2PM ET.