In years past I’ve allowed myself a good amount of cynicism around the so-called “Hallmark” holidays. Mother’s Day is one of the “big” ones.

When I became a mom, I also became righteous in my stance against receiving chocolates, flowers, and especially a brunch that cost more on that day than any other day. I refused to let the trance of “buying things to prove love” penetrate my household. After all, having a child was more than enough for me. Well, I just got real.

I looked in the metaphorical mirror this morning and saw that, underneath my cynical exterior, was a thread of unworthiness. An age-old story that I don’t deserve that kind of special attention, that kind of extravagant spending. Oh sure, we can all rally behind the shared truth that material things do not equal appreciation and love, but it’s just that kind of covert belief that gets in the way of being available for abundance. There’s an indiscriminate energy in there that keeps broadcasting the message “more is not welcome here”.

Well, I think it’s time to give up that story and let the celebration begin. Time to let those who love me make their own choices about how they want to express their appreciation. Time for me to open my heart and mind and accept all that comes my way, be it on Mother’s Day or any other day.

Alison Armstrong told me that a true Queen knows how to receive. Receive love, gifts, time, money, compliments… all of it.

So, to all you Queen-moms out there ~ let it all in! With a grace-filled “thank you!”

Happy Mother’s Day! (especially to you, Mom!)

Happy Mother’s Day to all women…for you give birth on a daily basis to new ideas, new ways of thinking, new ways of being, new relationships, new possibilities and new opportunities for yourself and everyone you touch.

Today I invite you to do Mother’s Day differently. Don’t go out and spend money you don’t have. Don’t go out and eat food that you know is unhealthy for you. Don’t do anything out of guilt because the kids want to do something for you.

Take care of yourself today and all days because if you don’t, the birthing will cease and the lack of creativity in your being doesn’t serve you so that you can serve others. And isn’t that one of the things that gives us the most pleasure?

Happy Mother’s Day to you all!

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