If only for a single day, I long to embrace who I am. For just one day, I wish to shed the feeling of inadequacy that often creeps in and makes me doubt my abilities as a mom. For one fleeting day, I yearn to release the harsh judgments I place on myself for not measuring up to the ideal mother I thought I would become.
Just for that one day, I’d like to stop comparing myself to other moms around me and remember that they also face their own challenges, hidden from view. For one day, I’d like to silence the nagging thoughts that echo in my mind: “You’re not getting this motherhood thing right. You need to show more kindness. No, wait, you should be more consistent. Maybe it’s better to be more organized. No, you ought to lower your standards.”
Just for a day, I want to find a way to breathe deeply, to pause and appreciate the little moments, to fully exist in the now. For one day, I long to rediscover the joy in being a mom that I once felt before the pressures of daily life began to weigh me down. I hear a gentle reminder: “They will grow up before you know it. Yes, it’s really challenging at times, but one day, you’ll look back and wish to relive these moments.”
Just for that day, I wish I could view myself, my kids, and my family through the eyes of others—seeing the special beauty that exists within us. For a day, I hope to learn how to befriend myself, to be the kind of supporter I strive to be for others—one who listens, comforts, and recognizes the good. Why is it so tough to extend that kindness to myself?
Just for a day, I wish to accomplish these seemingly small yet profoundly challenging tasks. Because I believe if I could manage this for one day, perhaps I could sustain it for a lifetime.
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In summary, sometimes we just need a moment to breathe and appreciate motherhood for all its ups and downs. Embracing ourselves and our families as they are can help us find joy in the chaos.