Updated: January 28, 2015
Originally Published: November 18, 2011
Just for a day, I’d love to embrace myself as I am. Just for a day, I want to let go of that nagging feeling of inadequacy as a mom. Just for a day, I wish I could stop punishing myself for not being the ideal mother I once imagined. Just for a day, I would like to stop comparing myself to other moms (who, by the way, are also fighting their own battles). Just for a day, I’d like to silence the voice in my head that keeps repeating: “You’re not doing motherhood right. You need to be more patient. No, wait, you should be stricter. Or maybe you need to loosen up your standards.” Just for a day, I want to discover how to just breathe. To pause, appreciate the beauty around me, and relish those small moments. To simply exist.
Just for a day, I long to rediscover the joy in motherhood that once filled me before it felt so overwhelming. A little voice keeps whispering, “They will grow up before you even realize it. Yes, some days are tough—really tough—but one day you’ll look back and miss this stage.” Just for a day, I wish I could see myself, my kids, and my family through the eyes of others, as something truly wonderful. Just for a day, I want to learn how to be a friend to myself—the kind of friend I strive to be for others, one who listens, encourages, comforts, and recognizes the good within. Why is it so challenging to show myself kindness?
Just for a day, I hope to accomplish these seemingly small yet incredibly tough tasks. Because I believe if I can manage it just for a day, maybe I can extend it into a lifetime.
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Summary:
In this heartfelt reflection, Clara Jennings expresses her desire to embrace herself as a mother without the weight of self-doubt and comparison. She longs for a day where she can simply enjoy motherhood, appreciate the little moments, and be kinder to herself. With the understanding that these feelings are common among mothers, Clara hopes that if she can achieve this mindset for just one day, it could become a lasting change in her life.