Listen to your mother

Nov 21, 2019

My mother is one of my greatest sources of inspiration, strength and guidance. She is a mentor and a friend and maintains this role with her ten children and over 20 grandchildren, not to mention a lifetime of friendships she continually nurtures. She’s 84 going on 24.

Here are just a few gems of wisdom I’ve gleaned from her. Enjoy!

Wisdom from my mother… 

1. Tell the truth. Always.
2. If no one is attending your pity party, leave.
3. Move from ‘why me’ to ‘what for’.
4. Your body is your temple. Take care of it.
5. No one said it would be easy. But it will be worth it.
6. If you want to see a miracle, be a miracle.
7. If it doesn’t fit, get rid of it.
8. Listen to your intuition.
9. Show up.
10. Listen to your body. It’s talking to you.
11. Surround yourself with the right people.
12. Actions speak louder than words.
13. Have faith.
14. Save your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.
15. Do the right thing, don’t just do things right.
16. Make the most of every day. Literally.
17. Love. Love – yourself, others and God.
18. Appreciate the little things, for they are actually the big things.
19. Get out and walk a little every day.
20. Eat a little ice cream every day.

In 2009, I wrote daily blog posts to my mother in honour of her 75th birthday. I wanted to highlight all the wit and wisdom I gained from her. You can read them here: http://theoneyearofintentionallivingproject.blogspot.com/2009/12/365-days-of-intentional-livingstarting.html.