The Well Life for Mamas
When I was a girl-child, I watched my mama’s hustle and admired her relentless sacrifices. Being a recipient of her unwavering love, being a beneficiary of the dynamic extra-curricular programs that she researched according to my interests expressed on a whim, and seeing her heroic decision-making skills in real time, all made me wonder how I could ever repay her or live up to her legacy.
I mean, I witnessed her work hard in her career as a higher education administrator and come home — constantly cleaning, cooking and fortifying the atmosphere. She poured life into everyone by helping and serving their needs, including me, her colleagues, husband, parents and siblings. This left a huge impression on me, however, I also noticed that I never really witnessed her intentional practice of self-love or stillness. That’s not to say it didn’t exist, I just didn’t get to see it often. Therefore, I did not have a complete model for balance or holistic self-care. I am still constructing that for myself today. Can you relate?
I know this story isn’t unique to me — many of my sister-friends have also expressed being born of mothers and grandmothers who hustled hard and rested rarely. And, we’ve seen the cost of such a self-sacrificing lifestyle. It’s usually manifested in early ailments: chronic stress, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure, and others. I say, no more.
As a new mom and aspiring yogi, I believe all women, especially Black, brown and other women of color mom’s, deserve a life that is centered on their well-being — not just the care of others. We have to shift the narratives that mom’s are all work without balance, play, self-care and calculated dream chasing.
This platform is committed to helping mothers envision and create a balanced lifestyle and holistic health practices that encompasses spirituality, mental and physical health, financial literacy and career development.
I invite you to join me in creating a community that promotes “the well life,” healing, and uplifting all the mamas!