A Mother's Strength: Keeping It All Together

There’s something no one tells you about motherhood:

That strength doesn’t always look like grace.

Sometimes it looks like getting up when you’re exhausted.

Sometimes it’s not yelling when you want to scream.

Sometimes it’s putting one foot in front of the other… when no one’s cheering you on.

Your strength isn’t measured in how much you do. It’s measured in how deeply you love, even when you feel empty, tired, or invisible.

Your strength is in the soft “I love you” whispered over dishes.

The late-night worrying that no one sees.

The way you hold space for everyone, even when no one holds it for you.

You don’t need to be perfect.

You don’t need to do more.

You don’t need to rise above everything.

You just need to be reminded:

You are enough.

You are seen.

You are doing holy work.

So if you’re tired, rest.

If you’re hurting, breathe.

If you’re healing your wounds while raising others, know I see your sacred work.

This world would not turn without women like you. And your strength is not just physical, emotional, or spiritual.

You are blessed with strength. It’s okay if you forget that sometimes, I’ll be here to remind you.

✍Soul Reflection Questions:

Where in your life have you been carrying more than anyone realizes — and how might you begin to set it down, even just a little?
What would it look like to mother yourself with the same love and grace you give so freely to others?
In what quiet, unseen ways have you shown up with strength lately — and can you honor yourself for that today?

So today…let it be your day. For all you give to so many, give back to yourself today.

Rest. Receive. Remember that you are loved, not just for what you do… but for who you are.

May you be surrounded by love, especially your own.💖

Written by Elena Zanfei | Spiritual Mentor - Empowerment Coach