There is much wisdom embodied in the Jewish proverb which states, “God couldn’t be everywhere so he created mothers.” The second Sunday in May is designated Mother’s Day. Each year we honour the unique role of motherhood. The art of mothering is carried out uniquely by birth mothers, but also by others, tagged in the urban dictionary, ‘pseudo moms’. Mother’s Day is a great occasion to give a loving hug or hold a note of gratitude in our heart for our mom. Many of us also owe a debt of gratitude to those ‘special moms’ who lovingly supported us along life’s way, their ‘kids’.
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to be mindful of the many ways in which mom and these mom-like women have touched our lives, shaped our attitudes and helped formed who we are. The art of mothering as seen in the poster below is a multifaceted endeavour relying on much love, great care and lots of skills.
Take time to be thankful, relive the memories, and question who could use a little of your care on their life’s journey.
Nancy Wales, CSJ