What a Tree Taught Me About Motherhood

By: Michele Dortch (View Profile)

PRUNE DEAD LEAVES

Your tree cannot flourish if you insist on keeping your dead leaves. "Dead leaves" are the things in life that no longer work for you. For instance, before children you may have enjoyed relaxing soaks in your bathtub several times a week. These days you're lucky to hop into the shower for more than a quick wash down. Instead of clinging to the stress of not having time for your sacred bath soaks, prune that dead leaf and allow new rituals that better fit your work/life to take its place.

ENJOY THE SEASONS OF YOUR LIFE

With proper care and nourishment, your Tree of Life will sustain you through the ups and downs of working motherhood.  Despite the seasonal conditions of your life you can rest easy and enjoy it knowing that your "above ground" life and "underground" life are in perfect balance.

Download the "A Mother's Tree of Life" worksheet

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posted: 09.27.2007
Neha Grey
I am so thankful that you shared your story! I live on a farm where I often look towards the flowerbeds for inspiration.
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