Savor the Day

"Mother's Day can be hard on those grieving their mothers 

and those without a mother."

Pulse

Tomorrow, Mother's Day, can be quite festive whether celebrating our own mother or the role of being the mother. It can be challenging if we cannot be physically present with our mother or if our children are absent. Then there are those who never knew their mother and continue to experience this as a grave loss.

There are numerous women who may have stepped into our lives as a teacher or a mentor making a world of difference. They noticed something within us and helped us to embrace our gifts. So the value may come from the relationship itself, not in the label of mother. The importance is in recognizing our worth and sharing it with others.

So let us remember that tomorrow can be an emotional day for various reasons. Reach out to others who will be alone. A quick exchange of words can be significantly up lifting.  Drop off a baked good or share a brief walk. Whether stranger, best friend or relative, a simple acknowledgment can help savor the day.