Being a mother is filled with so much joy, it’s incredibly humbling, and it’s given me the opportunity to reflect on things in such a new way. At just under four months, this tiny but mighty human has taught me things I never expected. So, today I want to share one of those unexpected things I’ve learned as a mother – a life lesson Shiloh taught me even as a newborn.
I was nursing Shiloh the other day and bumped her feet against the table. She growled at me to let me know her displeasure at me without missing a beat with her meal.
But I should know better. At just a few weeks old, I was fully aware she does not like her feet messed with. She has let me know this with much confidence, and I have to admit, I kinda love that feistiness she has!
So here’s the thing that struck me…
When is it, between infancy and adulthood, that some start second guessing themselves and losing confidence in expressing feelings and opinions? Why do some suddenly feel they’ve lost their right to like or not like something? Or start second guessing what makes them happy, or what annoys them?
Why do some people struggle with sticking up for themselves at work, in relationships, or one-sided friendships?
If this resonates with you, then make today the first day you start to reconnect with who you are at the core. Take a lesson from a newborn and don’t be afraid to stick up for what you want. In fact, people may love you even more for it.
“If you live according to nature, you will never be poor; if you live according to opinion you will never be rich.” – Seneca, letter 16.
If you’ve learned something unexpected as a mother, or a life lesson from your child/infant/newborn please share in the comments! We would all love to hear about it.
Thanks and have a fantastic week!
xo, rae
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