The hidden treasures that arise through Motherhood
Instead of focusing on all that has been lost through the transition to Motherhood... what if we looked at some of the amazing new assets that have been unleashed?
Hello… I am Lauren, a Mother of two daughters, a Coach, Soulful Business Mentor, Writer, Creator, Sacred Space Holder and multi dimensional human being. I support those forever changed by Matrescence and the journey of Motherhood. Please do consider a free or paid subscription to support my work and join the community…
Hello lovely one
How is your heart today? If you have been here a while then you will know that is a question I like to invite forwards often… if you are new here (hello and welcome) then I really urge you to take a moment and feel into the answer… and use that as a guiding anchor throughout your day.
In today’s outpouring of words I have TWO exciting invitations for you towards the end of my letter, one is to a 6 month mother-centred group business journey, and the other is to a free 90 minute workshop… I would love to share these special spaces with you.
There are many, many dis-empowering narratives in the cultural story lines of Motherhood when it comes to career and ambition - and some of them are so deeply ingrained they can be hard to disentangle from.
However… I want to flip the script today and reflect to you some of the incredible treasures that come from Motherhood, that are far from ‘less than’, and actually become beautiful assets when it comes to weaving them in to your work and business.
Unearthing the hidden treasures…
There is no question that Matrescence leaves you forever changed. You will never be the person you were before - and while there is an adjustment period and it is important to orientate yourself to your new landscape - what you are becoming is rich with possibility, creativity and magic.
Having been holding my own business closely for over twenty years I can honestly say that it wasn’t until I was around 18 months into Motherhood that I felt a full sense of landing soul deep into my business. Until then I hadn’t fully embodied the work that I came here to do. There was always a sense of something ‘missing’.
There were/are still wobbles for sure - but the core of my heart work is stronger than ever and rooted in a sense of knowing because, Motherhood has removed the ‘gumpf’ that I was clinging on to so innocently before.
So let me share with you what I believe are some of these hidden treasures when it comes to merging the two worlds of work and business with the ever-shifting dance of Motherhood…
Fierce connection to your values.
There is something about raising tiny humans that re-aligns you to the things that really matter to you in life. In fact - you often grow totally intolerant to anything that does not align with these values which can make it hard to ‘go back’ to certain ways of being from before. This means, you can bring utmost integrity into your work and business and other people will feel that from your work.
In a time of life where value-lead business is crucial to the evolution of humanity - this is one of the most powerful gifts I think you can bring to your life.
Contemplation: What values do you hold and how have they shifted/embedded since becoming a Mother? Are you staying true to these in your current life’s work?
Your inner knowing is harder to ignore
Being a Mother has the opportunity to connect you with the parts of you that ‘just know’ and this is an incredible gift when it comes to your own creative projects and business. Being able to hear, and more importanly listen AND act on, your inner wisdom is something that is not necessarily recognised in the mainstream business world - but when it comes to working with heart and soul - this way of working is highly valuable.
Contemplation: How does it feel in your body when you ‘just know’? Do you get a certain sensation? A magnetic pull? Are you using this inner compass in your creative pursuits enough?
Your capacity for change and discomfort adapts.
The unpredictability and uncertainty of having children is a lot like the unpredictability and uncertainty in business. While you may not be able to control the ebbs and flows in either, your ability to tolerate and stay grounded to withstand discomfort has the chance to increase. There are so many opportunities to lean into self-regulation when parenting - and this skill is transferrable to high pressured situations in work.
Contemplation: What do you do to regulate yourself during challenging times when Mothering? Are you doing the same for yourself when it comes to discomfort in your working life?
Stronger and healthier boundaries.
Your energy becomes ultra precious when you become a Mother, there simply isn’t the space to procrastinate or the desire to pour yourself into projects (or people) that don’t feed your soul. This is an extremely important asset in business and relationship building as a professional no matter what area of work you are in. Learning how to say a loving NO, and to manage your time with laser focus, is a superpower in business and motherhood!
Contemplation: What does strong and healthy boundaries look like for you in this season of your work life?
A nurturing nature.
The ability to Mother others is a beautiful asset to have when it comes to creating a human-centred business that is both compassionate and empathetic. As so much of our work and business is people-focused - this nurturing nature will only enhance your ability to connect with your community, colleages and customers.
Contemplation: How does nurture play a role in your current work and/or business? How is the balance of nurturing others versus nurturing yourSELF?
Can you see how incredibly valuable your Mothering heART is to the world beyond?
This is just a handful of the incredible hidden treasures, but I would love to hear if you have some more to add!
And now… onto the bit I have been excited for!
I am so incredibly proud to be birthing a new 6 month journey for Mothers in Business.
Introducing… The MotherMind
The MotherMind is a sacred 6 month container for the rebel-hearted women who are here to revolutionise what it feels like to merge the devotional act of Mothering with the work their soul is leading them towards.
THIS IS A MOVEMENT
Far from the disempowering narrative that we have been falsely told - when treated with the reverence it deserves - Motherhood provides us with a potent opportunity to activate incredible powers that transfer beautifully into human-centred leadership, expansive creativity and the capacity to ‘heartfully’ run a thriving business.
Motherhood is the gateway to expansion.
It has to be a MotherMind - not a Mastermind - because it is time that Mothers are honoured fully. It is time to put the matriarchy back at the centre of our society where she needs to be in order to make the drastic changes that this world so desperately needs.
Over the journey of 6 months those who join will receive…
2 monthly deep dive Mother-centred Business workshops with teachings, support and group coaching.
1 monthly open and spacious circle for restoration, soothing and gentle witnessing - shifting with the energy of the group.
An online portal of recordings and bonus resources.
A WhatsApp community with audio coaching sessions available twice a week.
Accountability and support over the coming seasons to tune into your heart work AND take courageous, mother-centred action towards it.
The container opens Sunday 5th November 2023 and comes to a close Sunday 5th May 2024.
Doors to The MotherMind are open now, and will close on 3rd November.
For the 5 people who sign up between now and then I am offering a bonus 20-30 minute Human Design Audio Recording orientated towards your business.
If you feel called to explore all of the information I would love to invite you over here to view the complete experience…
AND wait… there is more…
In celebration of the union of my work this year that merges Motherhood and Business together, I am hosting a free workshop that I would love to invite you to…
Mother HeART - Saturday 28th October - 10-11.30am UK time.
Join me for a free workshop to deepen your connection with both yourself and your business visions.
This is a sacred space to nurture your heart work, connect with others and replenish your inner wellspring.
Immerse yourself in your heARTistry for 90 minutes with me…
This holding offers…
A restorative and nurturing practice to open our space, soothe your nervous system and nourish your body.
Guided journaling time to connect you with the essence of your heart work.
Creative heart-storming space to explore your ideas and visions, and make gentle and mother-centred plans to move forward with them.
Opportunity to connect with others through your Mother HeARTistry.
A recording will be sent after - however it is always extra magical to share collective energy in the live portal.
I would love to share this with you, please do book your free space below…
Until next time beautiful soul,
With so much love
Lauren
xxx
PS… coming next week to The Mother Well… words that have poured about my latest threshold crossing as I come to close the chapter on breastfeeding and the return of my bleed. It feels tender to write but I know you will hold it with love.
Go deeper together…
If you enjoy my work and wish to go deeper you can…
Find out about my 1-2-1 Mentoring here
Book a Human Design reading here
Join the ‘MotherMind’ - a group Business journey here
Listen to The Unravelling Podcast here
Explore my online home here
Follow me on Instagram here
Explore my Creative Branding & Design Studio website here
If you feel called to share this with other like minded Mothers I would be so grateful.
I love this, Lauren. I have found each one of these observations to be true, but ESPECIALLY the newfound ability to feel the value of cutting away clutter in terms of demands on my own time & space. Before I became a mother, saying no truly felt like a luxury to me instead of a necessity. (Certainly not a truthful way of thinking, but that's where I landed!)
Love this! Would love to know more about how we can regulate as a mother? We speak so often about how toddlers and children struggle to regulate their emotions, but I feel this is true for us too!