I WANT TO BE A TREE.
With the dizzying pace of working motherhood, you may find yourself constantly falling into a pit of stress and overwhelming frustration. You're not alone. There are nearly 60 million working mothers in the United States and most all of them struggle under the pressure of career and family, too.
But, there is hope. Working motherhood can be a positive, fulfilling experience despite the chaos swirling around you.
Not long ago, I was gazing through the window at a huge oak tree in our backyard. I had plenty of things on my mind that day, but amidst all that chaos, all I could think was, "Gee...it sure would be nice to be like that tree."
A healthy tree is strong, yet flexible in adverse weather conditions. It has deep complex roots underground, yet such beauty and simplicity above ground. It nourishes and gives life. It protects. It changes as the seasons change...all the while remaining alive and vibrant. It's constant. It's stable.
THE MOTHER'S TREE OF LIFE
If you were to create a mental picture of a tree that mirrored your life as it is today, what would it look like? Would it be lush, green, and strong? Or is it barren, brown and brittle? This tree represents the state of your life; it's your Mother's Tree of Life.
To enjoy the fruits of a healthy Tree of Life there are just two basic care instructions: nourish daily and prune dead leaves. But before you can implement these simple steps you have to know more about your tree.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TREE
We're so much more like trees than you can imagine! If you were to fly over a forest of trees you'll probably notice how much they are alike. They share the same basic characteristics. But if you were walk amongst the trees you would notice the unique characteristics in each tree. Working moms are like that too. Generally, you're a lot like the 60 million working moms in the U.S. But upon closer examination, you're actually nothing like those other working moms.
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