As I accumulate years of experience, I’ve learned to treasure appreciation more than expensive gifts that take the effort out of thoughtful presents, particularly on special days like Mother’s Day. It’s not just the passing years marking age, but rather the accumulation of experiences and the wisdom gained along the way that has helped me genuinely appreciate being appreciated. After dedicating countless years to nurturing and supporting others, the significance of heartfelt expressions of love, acknowledgement and gratitude has become paramount to me, especially on Mother’s Day.
This year, my children gifted me with words so priceless and invaluable that they warmed my heart and recharged my “mommy battery pack” to endure yet another round of selfless giving and nurturing that is needed from me in the upcoming years.
It’s these kind of genuine acknowledgments of the time, the effort, and the sacrifices made that hold more weight than any material gift ever could.
The essence of Mother’s Day does not just surface in a single day of celebration, but in the continuous acknowledgment of a mother’s efforts throughout the year.
It’s the small, sincere gestures of love and appreciation, sprinkled like microdoses of joy, that truly sustain and uplift a mother’s spirit and fuels her to continue to give so much of herself on such a consistent basis.
As I reflect on this journey of motherhood, I realize that the essence of Mother’s Day extends beyond a calendar date. It’s a reminder for families to cultivate a culture of gratitude and acknowledgment year-round. Imagine the joy and fulfillment that could blossom if every day held a touch of Mother’s Day magic, with children and partners expressing their love and appreciation in creative and thoughtful ways. Random hugs distributed, simple sticky notes of appreciation, short text messages of acknowledgement, and verbal affirmations of gratitude expressed throughout the week with no cause or reason in sight –just because mom is cherished, loved, and worth it.
So, as I look forward to the next Mother’s Day, and the years beyond, I hope for a continuation of these heartfelt expressions that fuel my soul and remind me of the profound beauty of motherhood. I truly believe that most moms would agree with me in saying that the greatest gift one can give is the gift of appreciation and love, woven into the fabric of everyday life.
