Friday, May 6, 2016

Mother's Day

(This blog was originally posted on May 11, 2014)




Photo by Rick Hustead





     There is no one in the world like a mother. Today, as we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day in two days’ time, I would like to tell you about mine.

    When I think about my mother, I am in awe. I marvel at the things she accomplished during her life, the challenges she overcome and the joy she brought to my life. I am inspired by everything she was as a woman and as a mother. She was my biggest champion and my loudest cheerleader. She was always there to provide a warm, comforting shoulder to cry on or to deliver the pointed pep talk to motivate me when I needed it. Her love always made me feel protected, supported and secure.

     My mother imparted her wisdom and love in the small and in the big things she did. She prepared meals when she was tired. She smiled when she was sad. She forgave when she was hurt. When I didn’t feel well, she was the first person to check on me to make sure I was drinking enough fluids and getting enough rest. If I wanted or needed something, more often than not she surprised me with that desired object weeks or months later. By then, I had often forgotten that I even mentioned wanting or pointing it out to her, which made her present even more special to me.

     My mother was my greatest confidant, my very best friend. She was one of the few people with whom I can sit in comfortable silence and just be in the moment. She was someone I can laugh with about the goings-on in one of our favorite television shows, compare favorite recipes and discuss the heavy issues we heard about in the news. She showed me by example how to give love and respect the people I care about. She taught me so much about life by just watching her live hers. 

       To my most beloved mother and yours, I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day!





Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up an appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.
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