Our moms are troves of wisdom — and we can all learn from them:
"My mother taught me that it is never too late to change your opinion and always to be thoughtful about the world around me."
-- Amy P., Eaton Rapids, Michigan
"Don't judge others. Never consider yourself better than anyone else, and don't assume you know what they've been through — you don't."
-- Mary Ann T., Santa Monica, California
"Respect everyone's independence and intelligence — even children."
-- Mitchell T., Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Among other things, I often see mothers (including my wife, kids and their spouses) wonderfully desiring and creating opportunities for a sense of being home. The practice in this meditation well describes the power of doing so here....
And then, there's this beautifully poetic version of the intersection of motherhood and the wisdom and beauty of its earthiness.