The Sacred Art of Motherhood

A child is a sacred gift. So it is only fitting that Motherhood is a life-changing event. Along with the incredible joy that children bring, comes an overwhelming sense of responsibility. After all, what can be of greater importance than the raising of another human being?
From the moment our precious little bundles are conceived, our priorities change. Their safety and well-being prevail over all else – and continue to do so for as long as we draw breath.
And yet, we live in a consumerist Society that expects mothers to rejoin the workforce as early as possible. There is an unspoken stigma associated with being a “Stay-at-Home Mum”. Even if you wanted to buck the trend, it is becoming increasingly difficult to afford to do so. In Auckland, the situation is at its worst. House prices continue to sky rocket and rent robs renters of the lion’s share of their hard earned income.
We’ve got it so very wrong. Raising happy, well-adjusted little humans is the most important career anyone can ever have the privilege to undertake. In the spirit of honouring Motherhood, I have compiled my favourite quotes about the trials and tribulations of this most sacred duty.