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Pat Fadden's avatar

not forget, my daughter, says mother Zion in Hildegard’s vision, that the giver of all life has given your soul wings to fly above all obstacles

This I remember and speaks to me. 💕

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

wonderful, Pat.

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Kathleen Estes's avatar

Thank you for this blessing, recognizing that Mother's Day isn't happy for all. As an avid gardner, I love the imagery. Peace to you.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen, I love to garden, too.

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Todd Weir's avatar

I appreciate the inclusive view of motherhood and Mother's Day. I know some people stay away from church on Mother's Day because the sentimental nature overlooked real pain. We have shifted more towards honoring the challenges and brokenness while still celebrating.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, Todd. That is good to hear.

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Tobe Poehlmann's avatar

For many years I’ve had mixed feelings about Mother’s Day, since my own mother often made it very clear to me that my thoughts and feelings were not a priority for her, to the point where the time came that I could no longer justify including her in my life. All that to say, thank you for sharing this wonderful message. I found that I needed that more than I thought. It helps me more than I can say to be able to think about Mother’s Day differently. Wishing you and your mother all the best for it! ❤️

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Dear Tobe, thank you for sharing your heart here. Mother's Day is particularly hard for all who have lost their mothers, to death and even more so to life. I am glad you can find some consolation in the idea that connecting and re-connecting with the sacred mothering energy in all people as well as with-in us can become a healing balm to our broken hearts. Liebe Grüsse aus Deutschland nach CA 🥰

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Jan Elisabeth's avatar

A lovely, gentle post -- so needed.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, dear Jan. Gentle is a lovely word. I am glad.

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Christine Vaughan Davies's avatar

I'm a week late, but thank you for writing about the bittersweetness, both your own and for others. Also I love learning more about Hildegard!

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