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Blessing Way

12/30/2017

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 I will always remember my Blessing Way.  My closest friends gathered just before my third child was due.  We whispered our worries away.  My belly was ornately decorated with henna (temporary plant stain).  We belly danced together.  I was utterly overwhelmed by the love and support that poured from them. 

One of my favorite parts was creating a bracelet with a bead from each woman--even the ones who couldn't physically be there.  I loved wearing that tangible reminder of our connection as I reached the end of my pregnancy.  

The big difference between a Blessing Way and a Baby Shower is the focus on the mother.  In a Blessing Way, the mother is lifted up and celebrated.  She is empowered and nourished in preparation for birth.  Doesn't that make sense?  Doesn't that just resonate?  I know that receiving that support helped me heal the wounds and traumas from my previous birth....and successfully deliver my biggest baby--8 pounds, 5 oz.  

I was honored to recently attend a Blessing Way and witness again how profoundly meaningful and powerful these gatherings are.  Elements can easily be incorporated into a traditional baby shower or it can be held separately.  Can we please just stop pretending like mothers don't matter?  Mothers NEED to be supported, nourished and empowered much more than they need baby clothes or gear.

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