“Birth is the experience of a lifetime. Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom.”
I've been adding to my collection of birth/motherhood art and appreciate the artists so far who have contributed. The latest one is from Eugenia Garcia entitled "Expectations". Please take a moment to see the wonderful works that have been done in honor of motherhood. You can access the link either from clicking on the top picture or by clicking on the link on the side entitled The Journal of Giving Birth-an online art exhibition. This is a work in progress and I am adding new pieces all the time so check back frequently.
Birth is a Journey: Does it have to be life changing?
One woman might have to climb on an overfilled boat, risking her life and nearly dying as she escapes over the ocean to come to this land. This experience could certainly be life altering. It may very well color the rest of her life, positively or negatively. (I overcame this amazing struggle and here I am triumphant! OR Holy crap, that was SO hard I don’t know if I can go on! By the way, neither response is “right”. No one would judge the woman with the 2nd response.)One woman may buy an airplane ticket, sit on a comfortable 747 and fly to America with a nice smooth flight and landing. She is happy to be in America. Those welcoming her are glad she is here safe and sound. She may only travel by plane 2-4 times in her life, so it is pretty memorable. But the journey itself probably wouldn’t be life changing; it would simply be a journey.One woman may learn to fly an ultra-light plane to lead a flock of geese into America teaching them to migrate. This experience could certainly be empowering and life altering.
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