My therapist gave me the assignment to write a Mission Statement for myself when it comes to being a mother. After a couple of sessions of stating, " I just don't want to mess up my kids", she guided me to think about what is it that makes a good mother. What do I posses that makes me a good mom. Whoa. never really had to answer that question, LOL, what makes me a good mom? I didn't jump into the thought process and allowed it to unfold for me. And allowed it to come to me of what best represents me as a mom.
I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin & friend. I often question if I am doing a good job at these roles as they are some of the most important relationships in my life. The role of a mother is one of the most admirable role one can be given. I just want to be good at it. One of the best questions I've asked myself was, What is my vision?
The moment the thought of you is Realized, I am no longer alone. I am nurturing the very existence of a whole life that is soon to become.
I will be responsible - have the ability to respond to situations with the most optimal path. Responding to my children, not to save them, but to guide them in the best direction for their understanding. To be accountable for my actions and my responses to them. Through clear direction and example, provide to them the a visual of how one should respond to situations when they have have a sense of their own awareness.
You will question if you are doing great, and you must insist you trust. To listen to the intuition inside of you that guides you to where you want to be, the unfolding of your life. Being aware of the creativity within you that allows you to go with the flow. I will foster innovation in my children, that when they see contrast, a light bulb goes off that leads them to innovate through self-expression and problem-solving. I will encourage them to pursue the purpose that guides them, I will encourage them to speak and let it be known what is it they are wanting. I will encourage them to be aware of the creativity they are participating in, so they will always be aware of where it is coming from.
I will guide my children to practice awareness, self-reflection and mindfulness. To be aware of their thoughts and where they are coming from. To know that when you are intentional with your words, actions and emotions, you are able to fulfill spaces that no other will ever be able to fill. That their goals and aspirations in life are their own and, they have the power to will the strive to the greatest lengths of their intentions. I want to empower them to know that the how is never their responsibility, and through deep understanding of themselves, they will truly understand the power of intention.
I will promote to my children the value in the care consciousness of self. That they are to respond to the need of their emotional, physical, mental, spiritual and creative well-being. That this involves knowing when to take moments of quieting their mind through meditation, and self-preservation. To teach them that I am no exception when it comes to their responsibility for their self-care. I will teach my children to be kind to and respect themselves. And be mindful of what they consume so that they can always have the freedom of their own thinking.
I am anxious.
But I am more hopeful than fearful because it feels better. Be optimistic I tell myself. But I am. Very. But what quiets my optimism. REALITY! The nuances of there is no way that can happen, " Says Society". It Always will do this -----> The chips look like this. Not let them fall where they may, but let them fall.
I will guide my children to fall in love with making goals. To revere in the feeling they get when they set a goal. I will empower them to be optimistic. To expect it to always be the way they want. That it's attraction. To fall in love with the journey. The best feeling is when you get the idea of your goal, not the destination of it. My children will come to know what it means to journey in their lives and will look back and never regret a thing. I will guide them to be happy in that very journey every step and setback that really is apart of the journey because it always has to be. I will show them how to always give themselves grace, by modeling optimism, and by not only embracing a growth mindset, but continuing to grow.
My mission is to raise self-aware and connected children who are responsible, creative, intentional, care conscious and optimistic. I will give support and love to them guiding them to personally grow and make mindful connections. I am to encourage them to be compassionate to themselves in that they cannot give without ensuring their own wellbeing and when they are are mindful of this, they will have the power to make their impact on their communities and their world.
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