My mom had a rough road. She was a brilliant, talented lady born in the 1930s who married up, only to discover her Prince Charming was deeply flawed. His insecurity zapped her of her vitality, confidence and courage. Although she was on such a difficult path, she made sure to let me know I was precious, as a joyful, authentic, optimistic, playful, expression often called after as “firecracker toes.” Her ability to impart my ok-ness in the depth of her challenges, in retrospect, as a mom myself, is astonishing. And so many moms of all types have done extraordinary things this year for furry as well as soft skinned babies. We send each of you a burst of replenishing zest.

Moms and caregivers are here to illustrate, “you belong,” “you can trust life,” “you are more than you will ever realize…”

On the days she couldn’t muster the energy to be my champion due to life’s hardships, the wonderful teachers at PS 99 and Midwood High were. And so, as a tribute to my mom, grand moms, loving aunties, teachers, mentors and dedicated caregivers, I lovingly share the following verses from Walking Flower: a blossoming of consciousness to…

Thank you, moms, for welcoming us to belong:

Belonging                                        

I belong with you- I know so

It was told me in a dream.

And when the truth revealed itself,

My most ancient heart became serene.

My center it felt peaceful.

As I heard this truth be spoken.

For until that moment precious

The spokes of this pure heart felt incomplete and broken.

The thought of being yours

And belonging for one brief measure

Brought into my heart’s deepest core

A joy and fearfulness beyond all pleasure.

For I have never belonged

to another

From the passage of my birth.

And try as I may to give of myself

A complete connection still did thirst.

But now I know the feeling

Of being Whole,

Profound,

Complete.

As I discover the balance of my soul resides

Within the form that dwells

From the top of Your head

To the souls of Your feet.

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                   Thank you for caregivers for helping us trust life:

Trustworthy

“Trusting another is as natural as breathing”

And if one does get hurt

It is well worth the grieving.

But perhaps you do not

Comprehend what I seek

That to trust me is not for the

fainthearted or, meek

And the sort that I mean is the

sharpest and clean.

For the kindest of intentions

Often possess hidden dimensions.

And when I state myself trustworthy

It means that I choose to enhance

your destiny.

At its simplest I state

An essential core part

Is that when you trust me

You trust you what dwells in my heart.

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Thank you for helping us see courageous examples of kindhearted power:

Madame President

Holy Star Woman

Ambassador of Peace

Transmutes raw male power

To provide life’s fullest feast.

Priestess of kindly love

Compassionate creator of all

Sister who is tenderly trusted

Prepare them gently for humanity’s call.

Lover of their spirit body

Lover of their masculine sweets

Guide their brilliant awesome power

Towards healthy options fair and concrete.

Allow them their dignity

Allow them their way

Allow them to fully be here

Being heroes who save our day.

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