Friday, January 8, 2010

My First Issue!

I feel as if I'm about to embark on a wondrous journey- one of discovery, soul-searching, change, insight and above all, acceptance- to accept the great reality and responsibility of parenthood. On some days we appreciate and are grateful for this miracle, but on most days, we just struggle to comprehend it, all the while trying to right our topsy-turvy world, our messy, chaotic, noisy, but infinitely full lives. A myriad emotions weave through our lives every day and whenever this fullness, this rich and vibrant feeling touches us, our heart just expands with love, pride and gratitude and we make a silent pledge to love, nurture and protect our children always.

Parenthood can be a rewarding, fulfilling experience, and brings with it so many opportunities for growth and change for us. But we feel overwhelmed, anxious, disoriented, helpless, and ill-prepared. We lose hope and just thrash around in the dark for answers. Our lives today are mostly about convenient solutions, ones that 'fit' or require the least amount of time, effort or attention. >>keep reading...



Juhi Mehta is the quintessential mother-teacher, and runs Life Express - an after-school center for children. She writes 'Reflections of an inner Journey''

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