we can learn to trust our maternal selves and to have faith in the innate goodness and purity of our children - even when we feel overwhelmed and the kids are pushing all our buttons. we can support one another....we can be understanding of each other and easier on ourselves.

Alone-in moments of prayer or meditation, or simply in stillness-we breathe more deeply, see more fully, hear more keenly. We notice more, and in the process, we return to what is sacred.

Now I see that the journey was never meant to lead to some new and improved version of me; that it has always been about coming home to who I already am.

I can only bring peace to my children when I possess it myself.

In simplicity, there is freedom - freedom to do less and enjoy more.

In stillness, we find our peace. Knowing peace at home, we bring peace into the world.

Life finds its balance. Children grow up. Second chances come along. In the meantime, I could choose to savor this moment. What good would it do to allow annoyance to interfere with gratitude?