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The role of a mother is limitless, it is complex, it is pure love and tenderness, it is wisdom, and unrelenting loyalty. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. Some mothers are expected (because they gave birth to us) and some truthfully, are not. Each one of us was created through the miraculous workings of a woman’s body; each of us has a ‘mother’. But being a mother is more than a biological concept. In some countries and cultures, women who are profoundly nurturing and wise are called elders, “Holy Mother”, and lead tribes, just to name a few. Some of us have never met our biological mothers and through great fortune have aunts, grandmothers, adoptive parents, fathers and more, to step into this role.   There are spiritual mothers, Mother Earth and mother goddesses. The role of a mother is limitless, it is complex, it is pure love and…

Yup, it is really, “Happy Superhero Day!” There is more to being a “mom” than meets the eye and there is a reason I feel not quite right about this day because I feel that not all women feel included. That isn’t me just to accept the status quo and go along with this hallmark day and day to spurn on the economic engine. I believe today is a day to celebrate all women, every single one of us, as we are inherent builders of the love that we all bathe in every day.  There are adopted moms, step moms, grandmoms, big sisters (and little sisters), aunties and best friend’s moms and teachers too. There are matriarchal elders in villages and female presidents and yoginis and so many more roles that have been bestowed upon us and each role is magnificent and significant. We, as women, infuse them all with greatness. It…

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