Mothers and Child images have a special place in the world. They touch our hearts in a way that nothing else ever can. I have often wondered how I was able to look at these images in the mind’s eye when they were little. I cannot remember many times sitting quietly as a child looking at beautiful mother and child images.
It does not seem to matter where these images come from or who views them. One thing is for certain. I am connected to these images on an almost spiritual level. And when I look at the images of mothers and child, I get a strong sense of peace. Not a sense of religious peace, but a simple peace that comes from being surrounded by beautiful images.
Children often focus on the Mother in their lives. They read her books, listen to her stories, and pray for her. So it is up to us mothers to let them know that we are always around; that we are happy to see them, to hear their small thoughts, and to feel the warmth and love that radiates from a mother’s heart.
One year my daughter was sitting in front of me and noticed a beautiful image that I would like to share with you. As a mother and a child, I know that when a mother looks into the eyes of her child, the child notices her. I did not know this fact before, but I do now. When I am surrounded by images of my children, I am filled with the joy of knowing that my children are growing and prospering. And that is what my mother always told me.
Over the years I have become very skilled at creating beautiful images that bring a smile to my mother’s face. Every morning as I wake up I look at my mother in her beautiful white dress, surrounded by her precious little girls. I think about how lucky I am to be her proudest moment in my life. It brings a smile to my face each and every day. As I sit here and look at these mothers and child images, I am filled with happiness and peace.
These images bring me happiness. And they also teach me something. That a mother has the most amazing power over her children. She is always capable of giving love to her children no matter what. And she is always capable of taking love from others.
Recently I was watching television. A beautiful commercial was being shown which demonstrated how mothers can keep their children safe while they are at work. While they were working all day long they were able to feed their children with a nanny sitting right next to them. What a wonderful feeling this was to know that my mother trusted someone else to take care of our kids!
When I reflect on these images sometimes I laugh. But then I remember that my mother trusted other people with her precious kids. She trusted that someone would watch over them for her. So even when things get tough and there are challenges that need to be overcome, mothers should not give up. They should keep going until they find a solution for whatever obstacle they are facing.
Looking at these images, it seems as though our mothers have accomplished a lot more in her lifetime than we ever realized. She loves her children more than anything. She loves her God, her country, and everything about her life. She is an incredible mother and wife. And all of that is because she put her trust in someone else.
It doesn’t matter who those someone else was. Mothers and child images remind us all that there is someone out there who loves us just as much as we love them. We are not helpless before the world. We are not dependent on anyone but ourselves. And through these images, we begin to realize that we are not a victim.
We are complete individuals. We are not only Mothers and Child. We are human beings. And in every moment, whether it is a struggle or a smile, we have the opportunity to shine forth our best self. Mothers and child images may help us to remind ourselves that we are loved, that we have power, and that we have the power to teach and to learn.