Have you noticed that motherhood has taken on many different forms today? Non-traditional roles have joined traditional ones to expand the myriad of images. But regardless of the form of motherhood we choose to express, the essence of motherhood is the precious gift wrapped inside the decorative box. Forms reflect our personality, conditioning, and culture; essence reflects the sacred, oneness, and universality inherent in all forms.

The essence of motherhood provides the opportunity to go beyond the traditional and non-traditional forms of mothering to the heart of everything that matters. When the inside is ignited, regardless of the form, it leads us to a direct encounter with our divine essence. This vital essence loves unabashedly, accepts unconditionally, understands completely, nurtures unrestrictedly, protects unlimitedly, and serves unselfishly.

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