Mother’s Day can hold many meanings... layered, tender, and at times, complex. In honour of that, we felt called to sit with a few mothers we deeply admire, and gently ask them about their journeys… not only in raising their little people, but in the quiet, ongoing unfolding of themselves alongside it.

These are not questions with perfect answers. They are invitations. To soften.
To remember. To honour. Because at its heart, motherhood is not just about who we raise… but who we become along the way.

 

Being a mother has taught me that I am so much stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. It has shown me the depth of my own love and compassion, and the importance of staying true to myself so I can show my children the way. They’ve brought so much to the surface within me, so much reflection, and have taken me on a deep spiritual journey inward, so I can show up for them in the way I know they deserve.

LL. What is the thing you look forward to most about time with yourself?

I really treasure my own company. I love being with myself and exploring who I am in the quiet moments when I’m alone. I’ve placed staying connected to a spiritual power beyond myself at the very helm of my life, and when I give that time to myself, I’m able to show up for everyone else in a much more grounded, present and loving way.

LL. What has motherhood taught you about love that nothing else could?Motherhood has taught me to love and appreciate the wholeness of another being, and that they are truly a mirror, reflecting back what is open or closed within yourself. Love has taught me to be more accepting and more courageous. It has shown me that there is an infiniteness to love, and that you can continue to expand more and more into it, if you really allow yourself.

LL. What does “living in love” look like for you in the everyday moments of motherhood?

For me, living in love is about being deeply kind to yourself, and therefore to others. It’s living compassionately, and recognising that when you are truly being yourself, you give others permission to do the same. The most loving thing you can do is to be fully accepting of yourself and of those around you. Your children will always reveal where your edges are around compassion, and it’s such an invitation to allow even more love in.

LL. What has been the most unexpected lesson on your journey as a mother?

The most unexpected lesson has been this awareness that life is unbelievably magic. Witnessing life and creation through a child’s eyes has completely opened me up to all the realms of possibility that exist. Before I had children, I was living very much in my own mind, in my own three dimensional perception of what was happening. But my children have cracked me open into this reality that we are so powerful, so magical, and so is life. I’m so grateful for that, because it has made my life so much more fun, creative and exciting to live.

LL. Have you ever experienced a moment in motherhood that felt almost sacred or beyond words?
Of course, the birth of each of my children has been that for me. Those moments where you exist between the spirit and the physical realm are so sacred and so blessed, truly beyond words. For each of my children, it has been such a different experience, but they are moments you will never truly forget. They become embodied deep within your nervous system, your psyche, and the way you see the world.

LL. What has your child taught you about presence?

My children have taught me to be much more engaged in the small, intricate moments of life. They learn through doing and being, and they’ve taught me to slow down with them, to be present in moments that are deeply meaningful to them, even when they sometimes feel mundane to me. They’ve shown me the magic of seeing everything for the first time, of being deeply engaged in the process of creating and of life itself. They’ve really grounded me in that way.

Where do you find yourself returning when you feel overwhelmed?

Honestly, sometimes it’s just my bed, knowing that my sacred space is to slow down, go within, and not push past my own energy field. I also have a really strong meditation and breathwork practice, which I use to consciously create my life and regulate myself. It’s something I’ve placed at the helm of my life, so that everything else benefits from having that strong, dedicated foundation. It’s how I move through overwhelm and expand my nervous system capacity, so I feel more grounded and held in whatever life is asking of me.

LL. How do you nourish yourself while nurturing others?

I nourish myself by doing what I truly want to do, and by living a life I genuinely want to live. That’s what keeps me buoyed up and energised, so I can give freely to my children and to others. I’ve noticed that my energy is renewed and refreshed when I move to the pulse of my own needs and decisions. It’s when I feel like I don’t have creative control over my life that I become depleted. So I focus on what makes me feel good and I say yes to those things, and from that place, it becomes effortless to nourish others.

LL. What small rituals help you feel held?

My daily tonics, going for walks, meditating, doing my practice, and speaking with friends. Those small things help me to stay grounded, feel held, and give me a sense of routine in my daily life. When they’re done intentionally, they truly fill my cup, and I feel deeply held by them.

With Love, 

@newearth.mama and Loco Love x