The art of being a Mom!

Courtesy: Jason Wong (friendsoftype)

I call it an art because it is hardly learnt. It is a display of affection that comes from the heart, mind and soul. It requires a multiple execution of roles (or multi-tasking as we say), with little or no training yet no room for errors. It requires creativity, aesthetic appreciation and lots of activity otherwise your children fall short.

Now before you look away thinking… I am not a mom…yet…

I want to lean into a scripture in the Bible that says:

“Sing o barren, you who have never given birth!

Break forth into joyful songs,

You who have never been in labor.

For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman”.

Do you care so much for another that you will be willing to sacrifice your time, money, energy and comfort for their own wellness?

Do you go an extra mile to ensure that others are served?

Do you constantly make adjustments to your lifestyle, schedule, goals and pursuits to provide a happier home for your loved ones?

Do you ‘sleep’ off in prayers and meditation for the hope that the future will be better for your loved ones?

Then you are a mom!

So as we celebrate Mother’s day all over the world, I want to use this opportunity to say…keep your MOM juices flowing because that’s just what our world needs to be  a better place!

I particularly like the old time poem ‘My Mother’ written by Ann Taylor because it expressly characterizes the gigantic and dynamic role of a mom without portraying her as superhuman or a saint.

Verse 1: “Who sat and watched my infant head

When sleeping on my cradle bed

And tears of sweet affection shed…My Mother’

Verse 3: Who taught my infant lips to pray?

And love God’s holy book and day

And walk in wisdom’s pleasant way…My Mother’.

She sacrifices her best, expecting nothing in return (well a thank you will do).

She cries at night in prayers so you can smile all day long.

She constantly screams, bickers and cautions because she wants the best for you and hopes your life is void of detrimental errors.

She is on duty round the clock without pay.

She is energetic and enthusiastic most of the time yet not on steroids.

So…Happy Mother’s Day to all ‘moms’ out there. Keep being and doing you because those selfless acts inadvertently make world leaders and game changers!