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May 14, 2006
Dream for Happy Mothers
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~ Rajneesh
I felt compelled to put this quote here, today. Even though I feel that picking one day to honor something so key to our very existence is a bit short of understanding.
I suppose, like so many ‘holidays’, Mother’s Day has become another commercial boost to the American Economy. If this country truly thought about honoring mothers, we’d see the real concerns being addressed.
How many mothers, who may be gong it alone or not, sacrifice their children’s health and well being because of lack of funds? The numbers are probably way too high, since our income levels are way below our cost of living.... forget medical insurance.
Along with this sad fact, the mother probably works full time and has little time to devote to ‘being there’ for her children. The young children are often left alone, which is another part of her guilt and worries.
Without even looking up the real numbers, it is likely staggering how many single women raise children.
Our government has put nearly all of our tax money into a ludicrous, debilitating war, and if you only look at just one part of this horrifying occupation of a country who’s resources just tempted us way too much to seemingly care, mothers and their children are the very last concern. For these women who may have the heart wrenching experience of watching their child die before them because of a bomb or crossfire.... I am sure this has more residual effect on all of us than we allow ourselves to know.
Why do so many people in our society take antidepressants? Anti-anxiety pills?
These are the number one drugs being sold in pharmacies, along with something to make an erection last longer. If this isn’t a true testament for escapism, then certainly we can look at our credit card spending to get another perspective on this sad issue.
I wanted to write about the miracles of being a mother. I am blessed to have experienced this, and I continue to have the fulfillment of these loving relationships.
I was certain that I was the first person to experience the elation that I felt, when my first son was born. I didn’t know such a love could be, and when my second son came to me, I was again reminded of this miracle.
I have a dream... a prayer. I send it to all the mothers on our Mother, the Earth.
Perhaps if we all would send this out from our hearts, this would truly honor the mothers of the Earth. It is for Peace & Love.
Then, our mother’s days would be happy, indeed.
Posted by kay at May 14, 2006 08:05 AM