Daily Inspiration for Mothers

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. - Proverb Affirmation: Life is getting better every day

The world is advanced only by those who more than fill their present places - Wallace D Wattles Affirmation: Mothering is my spiritual practice. As I raise my children I also grow in strength and wisdom and love

It turns out that most of what we really wish for doesn't cost a lot of money, but fulfilling our dreams often means making some hard choices involving downsizing and budgeting. Rather than the answer being making a fortune, it's committing to family, spirit or integrity, creativity, and place. - George Kinder Affirmation: I work towards fulfilling my dreams. I have a plan and I take steps forward at a pace that is comfortable for me.

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so. " -Mary Jean Iron Affirmation: I am grateful for all I have

Quiet down dishes and laundry; be still cobwebs and dirt. I'm nursing my baby and babies don't keep. - Anonymous Affirmation: My life as a mother is balanced and healthy. I know what is truly important

God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try. - Mother Teresa Affirmation: I accept and love myself as I am.

A superior person brings out the best in others - Chinese proverb Affirmation: I work on myself and show my kids how to be their best selves.

The spiritual parent allows his child to be who he is and revels in this uniqueness. The spiritual parent provides fertile ground for her child to grow roots that will center and anchor her for life. She gives her child a blank canvas to fill with the colors of his soul - a palette of experiences to draw on throughout his years. - Mimi Doe Affirmation: I celebrate my child's uniqueness and open my eyes to the colours of his soul

Follow your own path and let people talk. - Dante Affirmation: I live according to the truth of who I am deep in my heart.

"As a mother you hold the key to peace in the home. Work hard on your relationships with your partner, your children and most importantly with yourself. The rest will fall into place." Affirmation: I spend my energy on bettering myself. I have no time to criticise others

Spirituality is in our routine lives with our children, the ordinary miracles. The everyday events- dinner conversations, lighting candles, creating comfortable rituals, performing daily chores - have the potential to be sacred moments... You can't choose your child's memories, but when you embrace a spiritual approach to parenting you increase the odds that her recollections will enrich her life and soul. - Mimi Doe Affirmation: In the hustle and bustle of everyday life I create sacred moments for my children.

"You and your child are together for a reason." - Mimi Doe Affirmation: I enjoy the time with my child

Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease a herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence. Affirmation: I notice my child's passions and help direct her towards her purpose. This is my mission.

"Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." - Hawaiian Shaman Saying Affirmation:   I am plugged in to the source of peace within. Any stressful thoughts lose their power over me. All is well.

"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Affirmation:  Serving my family fills my soul with joy

Solitude is for me a fount of healing which makes my life worth living - C. G. Jung   Affirmation:   I make time to be alone and go within. I come back out into the world a better person and mother.

Then give to the world the best you have,   And the best will come back to you - Madeline Bridges. Affirmation:  I do my best raising my child every day. When I notice something that needs improving I make the changes easily and effortlessly.

"Your relationship with your spouse, your children, and others will flourish when you say 'yes' to what is." - Naomi Aldort Affirmation: Today I notice all the things I truly love about my child...and tell him about it

"Today is gone. Today was fun.   Tomorrow is another one." - Dr. Seuss Affirmation:  I live in the moment and focus on just enjoying today with my child   

You cannot be loving when you are blaming You cannot be loving when you are cricising You cannot be loving when you are judging - Oprah Affirmation:  My thoughts and words encourage, uplift and praise my child

Perhaps if we gave more true comfort  to our children - the joy of touch, the security of contact at night - then we would begin to satisfy the ancient desires which motivate us all our lives. - Deborah Jackson Affirmation:  I show my child the love I have for them in my heart through touch, hugs and caresses

You can't change what's going on outside yourself, only your response. You can change how things impact your life. - Iyanla Vanzant Affimation: Nothing that my children say or do knocks me off my centre of inner peace and unconditional love

I open the door. The gorgeous guest from afar sweeps in.   In her hands are her gifts - the gifts of hours and far-seeing moments, the gift of mornings and evenings, the gift of spring and summer, the gift or autumn and winter. She must have searched the heavens for boons so rare. - Abbie Graham   Affirmation: My eyes are open every day to the gifts that Life offers me

"Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring. " - William Alexander Affirmation: I draw wisdom from the earth and act as a powerful role model to my dear children  

Even after all this time The sun never says to the earth, "You owe Me." Look what happens with a love like that, It lights the Whole Sky. ~Hafiz Affirmation: I love my children for who they are and require nothing in return

I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink of Love: Your face hardens, Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become concerned About a strange look that appears in your eyes Which even begins to worry your own mirror And nose. - Hafiz Affirmation:  I make today great!