Happy Sunday, everyone! Pictured above is a little gift I bestowed on myself for Mother's Day this year. Sometimes we have to treat ourselves to non-essential, but pretty things, don't we ladies? I saw this necklace gracing the pages of many blogs lately, and I just knew that it was destined to become my new "everyday" necklace. A staple in my jewelry wardrobe (other than my wedding rings, of course).
I love the sentiment stamped on it, "hand holder, dream soother, love giver." Plus, I'm partial to the word "Mama," the way in which both of my children refer to me. I honestly feel that wearing this necklace makes me feel more present and aware of some very important components to my "job." When my son is screaming and crying inconsolably for the third hour in a row, I finger that silver medallion hanging around my neck, and I am reminded to be a "love giver."
I opted for the large link chain instead of the sterling ball chain because I love the flowy openness to it (another visual reminder to stay open and receptive throughout my day). And I also think the links look like a series of wedding bands: the symbol of never-ending love, a love so deep that there is no distinct beginning or end. I feel that the unbreakable bond that characterizes a wedding ring is just as easily (if not more so) adapted to the love we mothers have for our children...an eternal love.
I do think that all women have an innate nurturing spirit. We expend inordinate amounts of energy loving, nurturing, and taking care of the people in our lives -- whether those people are children, husbands, friends, or parents. So, to me, Mother's Day is a day to celebrate all women and the way we make this world a better place by being in it, taking care of our dear ones and making them feel like the treasures they are.
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