A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about letting go. Tomorrow I’m taking a silent retreat to say good bye to my mom, to truly let her go. I’ll be performing rituals designed to help my body, mind and spirit understand that my mom’s time to be a physical presence in my life has […]
What Does It Mean To Be A Mother?
I remember the exact moment when I realized what it meant to be a mother. My son was about 18 months old and he needed a small procedure which required general anesthesia. The doctor told me matter-of-factly that on the day of the operation, I was expected to hand my son over the nurses […]
Who Is Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness?
By MomGAL Expert Lin Eleoff Who is responsible for your child’s happiness? When I suggest to my coaching clients that it’s not their responsibility to make sure their children are happy, their first reaction is to make sure they heard me correctly: “you mean it is my responsibility, right?” “No. It’s not”, I reply, knowing […]
How are YOU? The Art of Outsourcing
I recently read an article by Barbara Finkelstein entitled, “What’s a Mother to Do?” which highlights research by Columbia University Psychology professor Suniya Luthar on the role of nurturing – not only children – but mothers. Luthar poses the essential question to moms: “How can you nurture if you’re not nurtured yourself?” The responsibilities of parenthood […]
But How Do I Let Go?
I am in the process of watching my mom transition from life to death. It is a powerful experience. I find myself equal parts resisting letting go and then letting go. Lots of small “letting go’s” happen along the path of any transformation. They have to in order for the newness that follows any death […]
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