Good morning!
First thing to consider is that motherhood IS a gift--to the child, to the family, to the world. Carrying a new human inside of you day in and day out from conception until birth...nothing can repay that . It is a wonderful gift. Then if you add to it all the tasks and chores of raising a child and having a family...it is a lot. I never really thought about it until the drive to see my son to celebrate his birthday yesterday. I am glad I was able to give that gift. I feel sad that not all women are able to experience it in this life. I trust that in other lives perhaps it is possible.
Second thing--it didn't hit me until yesterday this concept, but I love it. Imagine for how many years the entertainment for the big final football game halftime, is being delivered in two languages--English, and Signs/Symbolism. How frustrating it was that everyone only understood the one, and the latter sailed right over everyone's heads. This year, those who knew of the darker, symbolic meanings chose to skip the offered entertainment and tune in to something 'family friendly' on a different station. I always brace myself for an overload of mysticism, but I watch the original. Just to see how over the top it is. This time, I only noticed one language, Spanish. All the symbolism appeared a little 'toned down'--no big dark horses being ridden or Egyptian costumes. Just family and culture. It is good that people are complaining that it was in Spanish and that they didn't understand. At least now they are one step closer to realizing that even with the regular style entertainment there are lots of messages going on that they do not understand, too. And that the people sending the messages do not care whether anyone understands or not. The right people will understand. I hope that the symbolism becomes further understood by the masses. Then they can make informed comments about it too!
The last thing, I was sad today. I stopped and really listened. It was hard to leave the area where I have lived two times and now Anthony is living there. I felt sad that I had to work so much, and miss so much of Anthony's childhood. I felt lonely, too. I am glad I have a bunny I can hug here at home. I know Ross was listening to my heart as I did my best to acknowledge and process my feelings. He said, 'I am with you'. And the weight on my heart felt lighter. Remember Ross is always with us, every one of us. So let yourself be quiet enough to feel his support and his presence. It helps a lot.
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Aloha and Mahalos,
Namaste,
Peace,
Ross and Carla
The Couple
