Monday, July 13, 2009

Imaginary Cozy Chairs in the Spirit of Motherhood


I have been on a journey called 10 Keys to Compassionate Parenting for about 4 weeks now! It's a workshop about parenting, but about parenting yourself too. What a new concept that has been for me. I take great pride in being a great mom for my boys, but to be a great mom to me...whoa! What does that even look like? I have been taking this on and while it feels a bit awkward and uncomfortable, I have also had moments of it feeling rich, soothing and comfortable. This all takes place over the phone and the facilitators do an amazing job of creating a space over the phone as if we were all sitting around in cozy chairs sharing the spirit of being women and mothers learning and growing from the comfort of our own homes. The MUTE button has been quite the life saver when the boys get crazy or my stomach growls...but, engaged I am on the call anticipating the next golden morsel that is sure to surface. We take turns stepping out into vulnerability, willing to share our story for the sake of seeing something new possible! Check out what I am excited about! http://www.marcitjader.com/registerforevents.htm