An open letter to my mom on Mother’s Day

Comment now » // May 8th, 2010

Dear Mom~

Wow, where do I begin?  I’m already in tears thinking about this letter.  I love you so much, I just wish I could actually express the level I feel it in words.  I know you know, but I want to at least express it a little bit.

Thank you.  Thank you for bringing me into this world.  Thank you for being an incredible mother.  We are twin souls who have traveled together for many lives, I can tell.  Maybe it is the fact that we are both Aquarians and have our moons and rising signs in Virgo and Libra (just switched)….or maybe it is that we are both INFJs…I just know we are meant to be together.  We bring out the best in each other…most of the time.  We of course have our issues, but as far as mothers and daughters go, I’d say our issues are pretty mild and really come from a place of love more than anything.

You inspire me.  You are one of the kindest, most gentle souls I have ever come across.  You taught me to be kind and gentle and I so appreciate that.  You have taught me so much more than that too.  But I would say that kindness and gentleness encompasses most of it.  You tread lightly on this planet, yet make your mark on everyone you meet.  People instantly feel close to you because you are such an open, positive, caring person.  You are so unassuming and you catch people off guard by how amazing you are when they get to know you.  You are sweet, yet you know how to bring out the big guns if anyone messes with your family and friends…and you do it in a way that is still full of integrity and respect.  You are brilliant, truly a perfect balance of creativity and amazing intelligence.  You are Cherished Whimsical.  You are a light to all who cross your path.  You have a labyrinth in your front yard.  You feed the faeries every summer.  You still give me gifts from Santa.  You crack me up.  You are a brilliant writer whose power has not yet been unleashed.  I love that you embrace your imagination and creativity and yet are so logical and balanced.  It is perfect.

I am grateful.  I am so grateful for all of your support as you encourage me to follow my dreams and my instincts.  You have been my number one fan in everything I do.  I am one of the luckiest people alive because of you.  You are always there to listen to me, guide me, laugh with me, cry with me, etc.  We can talk about TV shows we love, movies, our love of animals and telling stories about them having human qualities, existential topics, politics, religion, etc.  I can talk with you about anything.  We have an unbreakable bond made of light, love, joy and respect.

I love that our relationship has gotten even stronger as I get older.  I love our conversations.  They are often the highlight of my days.  I look forward to connecting with you more and more on our journey in this thing called life.  I look forward to having kids and having you be around to guide me in that endeavor.  You raised me well and I hope to be as wonderful of a mother as you have been to me.

You are my best friend.  I love you.