FLOWERS FOR MAMA
Mums, did you know you are the flower
someone wants? Find out more.
By Funke Oham
Many mums if not all, look forward
to receiving flowers. But Mum, do
you know that you are actually the
flower many people want?
Let’s look at some of the attributes of
flowers:
Each Flowers Is Unique
Flowers come in various colours,
sizes and types. But each is unique in
its own way. Avoid the trap of trying
to be like another mum and feelings
of not being good enough. Work at
being the best mum you can be, of
course learn from others but don’t
try to ‘be’ others.
Flowers Are Attractive
Mums, we are all a work in progress.
Each year, work at increasing your
attractiveness quotient. I don’t mean
physical looks! That’s important too
and we shouldn’t let that slip. Your
spouse, children, friends and others
should love being around you.
Your words and deeds should inspire
motivate and engage everyone in
your sphere of influence.
Flowers Beautify
I always find myself stopping anytime
I walk past a flower shop and
spending time admiring the flowers.
Flowers light up a room. In what
ways are you brightening the lives of
those around you?
Flowers Nourish
Every now and again, I look at my
older son and realise he is growing so
fast. We can never regain the days,
months and years that have gone by.
You need to constantly ask yourself,
am I spending quality time with my
spouse and children? How am I
encouraging, supporting and
cultivating them?
This is our primary purpose as a mum
not our never ending responsibilities
and chores. Yes, it is hard, but we
need to find a fine balance. It just
doesn’t happen, we need to plan for
it and make it happen.
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