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Ideas, insights and inspiration for busy people on the go Tuesday, May 3, 2005 |
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Mother’s Day is May 8. Have you done your shopping for a gift yet? No, well, there’s still time. My personal recommendation of a perfect gift for mother this year. It’s a story every mother can relate to about the trials and tribulations of motherhood, Reclaiming Her Identity: A Mother’s Diary.
Be sure to read right through the end of this page. I’ve got so much here for you today. Write to me any time. My email address is on every single issue so I’m only a mouse click away. Tell me what you think.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommies out there. Ciao for now
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Featured Smart Mothers - The True Unsung Heroes in Our Lives By Geela While growing up, my mom’s way of helping me recognize and respect the value of motherhood was to say that since God could not be everywhere at the same time, He invented moms. Naturally, it was an honorable job that demanded a mix of great respect and fear. After all, everyone knew about the severe consequences for disobeying God or His chosen right hand, mom. However, life, which has a way of teaching us humility and wisdom through experiences both good and bad, helped me gain a true sense of appreciation for what many consider to be the toughest job in the world (i.e. being a mom). After all, what other jobs are as challenging, demanding and require one to be a Jack-of- all-trades, on call twenty four hours a day, every day for a lifetime, without even getting paid for it either? What other job can make your heart feel like being outside your body when you worry about your most precious commodity, your child? And what other job can be as rewarding too? And what other job comes with a lifetime-devotion? Yet knowingly or unknowingly we either don’t notice mom’s many contributions to our lives or we simply take them for granted. Celebrating one day of recognition and love is actually a great opportunity to heal relationships with our moms by helping us shift our focus to what’s really important in life - family. But being a mom is so much more than just a “job.” Being a mom is a destiny from the time of conception of the child and for their lifetime. It’s also divine. Just look at animals and the special relationship and bond shared between a mother and her offspring and you’ll discover that there is nothing like it. When I think of moms, I’m reminded of the hit TV series “Touched By An Angel.” That’s because good moms are angels in disguise who give new meaning to the expression “labor of love.” It’s this love and dedication that needs to be recognized and honored, and not just on special occasions. As a parent myself, I know that the ultimate reward is never material but spiritual – therefore there is no need for extravagant gifts (especially when it’s done out of a sense of obligation and with strings attached), or a big production just to express the most basic and natural sentiment of love and sincere gratitude. After all, it’s the intention that counts! So go ahead and give your mom the most powerful, memorable and life-affirming gift of all. Best of all it’s free, and good for the soul too. Give her the gift of love. Make her feel special and honored through kind words and deeds. Simply put, a mom deserves to be recognized and appreciated (and not just on Mother’s Day) for her contribution of blood, sweat and tears in transforming our lives. Give sincere gratitude to your mom (every day) for the simple reason that she is truly a home goddess and the unsung hero in our lives. ----- About the author: Geela is an award winning singer/songwriter/composer, columnist, and author of the best-selling book “THE AMERICAN DREAM,” her true- life story of how she came to America as a young immigrant with nothing and overcame incredible obstacles to achieve mega-success. She founded ONE SPIRIT, ONE WORLD to help children and promote a culture of peace and harmony. Get a free sample of her music and her book at http://www.Geela.com
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Just 2 Smart Mother’s Day Traditions: 10 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day by Susie Cortright A mother’s love is one of the most powerful forces in this world. Here are 10 ways to celebrate her love this Mother’s Day: 1. Create a Memory Jar. Fill a jar with slips of paper, each detailing a special memory you and your mother have shared. The more specific the memories, the better. Present her with the jar, and sit beside her as she reads each memory. 2. Interview the children in your family (both young and old) on what special things they love most about their mother. Record the sentiments on video or transcribe the thoughts in a special album. You could also record special memories, favorite family recipes, her best maternal words of wisdom...anything you want to remember about your mother. 3. Make a Blessing Book. Cover a composition book or hardbound journal with patterned papers and include photos of each of your mother’s children, as well as a special pen for her to record what she is most grateful for in this world. Here are step-by-step instructions for creating such a book: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/layouts/journal-making.htm 4. Help a mother in need by donating money, clothing, or other household items to organizations that help mothers and children. 5. Make a donation to your mom’s favorite charity, in her name. 6. Get together with your family and friends and create handmade cards for your mom. Make sure to include a heartfelt, handwritten letter. 7. Send flowers to a new mom in celebration of her first Mother’s Day. 8. Make a tablecloth memento. Start with an oversized tablecloth and some fabric pens. Ask each member of the family to sign the tablecloth with a special message to mom. Kids can make their handprints, too. This is a keepsake that you can add to each Mother’s Day. 9. Write a letter to your children about how being their parent has enriched you. Save these letters in a special journal or album to give to your children when they become parents themselves. 10. Spend some time looking through your scrapbooks and reflecting on the bounty of love that comes to you via family and maternal love. ----- About the author: Susie Cortright is the founder of momscape.com - http://www.momscape.com and Momscape's Scrapbooking Playground - http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking - devoted to helping visitors record and preserve their cherished memories. Susie also trains and supports new scrapbooking instructors with a new and rapidly- growing direct sales scrapbooking company. Find out how to join her team here: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/consultant
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Hello to our many new and current fellow Chasers. Welcome to our Mother’s Day Smart Edition. Boy oh boy, do I have a jam-packed issue for you today?
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