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The month of May beautifully celebrates life and nurturing energy. From honoring the life-bearers in our world on Mother’s Day to raising awareness about mental health, it’s a time of growth, reflection, and self-love.
May brings the opportunity to embrace new beginnings as the earth blossoms and nature thrives. But how does mental health connect to this season of vitality? The answer lies in how we nurture ourselves. By mothering ourselves with care and love, we open our creative centers, birthing incredible ideas and transformations that ripple through our lives and the world around us.
Mother’s Day: A Celebration of Nurturing Energy
Spiritually, Mother’s Day isn’t just a time to honor our earthly mothers. It’s also an opportunity to reconnect with the feminine energy of the Divine Mother, Gaia (Mother Earth), Mother Moon, and the powerful, nurturing women throughout history and in our lives.
This feminine energy flows within all of us, regardless of gender, and we can honor it by embracing traits like:
Nurturing
Compassion
Empathy
Gentleness
Creativity
Intuition
Power
Grace
Forgiveness
Balancing the feminine and masculine energy within us creates healing and wholeness. Despite societal stigmas that undervalue feminine qualities, they exist in everyone, waiting to be honored and expressed.
A Fun Fact About Mother’s Day
Did you know the modern concept of Mother’s Day was shaped by Julia Ward Howe (1819–1910)? After witnessing the horrors of the Civil War, she envisioned “Mother’s Peace Day,” where women from all walks of life would gather to discuss achieving world peace—always keeping in mind their role as protectors of future generations.
How to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Celebrate all mothers
Honor not only the mothers who gave birth but also stepmoms, adoptive moms, and anyone who has shown motherly love and support. Remember those who are no longer here and those who will bring new life in the future. What makes a mom special isn’t biology—it’s the care, love, and support they provide.
Reflect on your mom’s influence
Take time to appreciate the nurturing qualities your mom has inspired in you. Let this reflection guide you to reconnect with your loving nature.
Tap into lunar energy
Mother Moon is always present, offering her guidance. Feminine energy is expressive and free-flowing—connect to it through meditation, creative outlets, or simply spending time in nature.
Honor all women
Pay tribute to the trailblazers who paved the way and the women leading with compassion and grace today.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Nurturing Yourself
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month in the US, focusing on reducing stigma and encouraging wellness. In the UK, Mental Health Awareness Week highlights themes like loneliness and the importance of meaningful connections.
The most important connection you can create is with yourself. Mothering yourself is an act of self-love, through which you address your needs with the same care and compassion you’d offer a child.
3 Ways to Properly Parent Yourself
Listen to yourself
Give yourself the same attention you give others. Pause, reflect, and hear your inner voice—it deserves your time.
Engage in authentic self-care
Explore what truly nurtures you, even if it means going against societal norms. Prioritize what aligns with your values and needs.
Shift your perspective
Let go of the idea that joy comes from external sources. When you mother yourself, you shift your energy and empower yourself to choose happiness.
You Are Never Alone
Remember, you are important, you matter, and you are never alone. Offer yourself compassion and empathy, and don’t be afraid to seek support when you need it.
US – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
UK – Samaritans: 116 123
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the feminine energy within you. Nurture your mom (or her memory), cherish the earth, and, most importantly, show yourself love.
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