Some Nourishing Gems

Padma Gordon

I would like to offer you one last blog post to nourish and support you through the holiday season. May these gems from our Rare Mothers in Relationship workshop  nourish you just like a delicious fruit cake made with love.

We had the final session of our workshop this past week. The good news is, we are continuing the group because it was incredibly powerful. The Rare Mothers who attended made deep connections with each other, received reflections and shared their wisdom. 

I sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for the new session which begins on January 4, 2022.

Here are some of the gems we harvested over the past few months all of which apply first to you and then to your partner. How we treat ourselves IS how we treat others.

Quiet time

The most important thing you can do for yourself and for your relationship is to take quiet time to tend to yourself. Self-care is sacred. This might mean sitting in meditation for a few minutes, doing some stretching, doing your rosaries or any nourishing solo practice you may have. 

Acceptance

Another essential thing to do is to accept your partner for who they are and rather than expect them to be who you want them to be. The sooner you do this the easier your life will be. If you are having a moment when you are challenged by something that your partner is doing, take a pause and see if you can turn frustration into acceptance. 

Appreciation

In a relationship, one of the best things you can do is appreciate each other. Appreciate the big things and the little things. Look for the goodness in the ways that your partner is caring for you that you might be taking for granted. People go where they’re wanted and stay where they’re valued. Slow down and intentionally notice their kindness and generosity.

Forgiveness

Let go of the things you are holding on to especially as the new year fast approaches. Forgiveness is deeply healing in a relationship and in fact, it’s nearly impossible to have a healthy relationship if you are unwilling to forgive, first yourself and then your partner. Forgive quickly if you can. You will get there eventually so you may as well lean into forgiveness early on since it allows your heart to open. Life is better when the heart is open.

Receive Support

We would love to meet you and offer our support to you and your family. This is an opportunity to come together with other Rare Mothers in an intimate setting. There are Rare Mothers who are at the beginning of their journey and others who are at the end. We are a wise community of women who meet on Tuesday mornings at 10am PST. 

Come as you are. Your presence is a contribution.

Join us here.