NOTE: Although today’s newsletter references mothers—it is also very relevant to fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, etc.

“Will all of the mothers please stand? We have flowers for all of you to show our appreciation on Mother’s Day.”

I’m sure I had the “deer in the headlights” look. I wanted to run and hide, but sat frozen on the bench in our chapel, unable to move. I could feel the heat rising and my face turning red.

I heard my husband say, “Jeri, stand up. Stand up. You are a mother.”

I hissed under my breath, “No, I’m not. I’m not standing,” as I tried to imperceptibly shake my head back and forth.

It had only been 5 or 6 weeks since my first baby had passed away during birth—on his due date. I was NOT a mother. If I had been a good enough mother he wouldn’t have died. 

Since that day 46 years ago, I have experienced many times over the years when I have felt like I’ve failed as a mom. The good news is, my children have all turned out as wonderful and amazing adults, in spite of me.

Understanding that they each have their own journey to travail in this life—to help them become who they are meant to be—is essential. I haven’t always agreed with their choices, but their choices are exactly what they need to experience life in the way they need the most.

If you will please indulge me, I would love to offer some critical advice to those of you who worry and pray over your children.

First and foremost, trust that Heavenly Father hears and answers your prayers through your faith in Jesus Christ.

Second, work on you. As you do the work to strengthen your faith and overcome your emotional baggage, it will empower you as a parent and you will see the changes and blessings in your life and the lives of your children through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

Working on yourself, as a parent, will help heal your children.  

As an added benefit, it also helps heal your marriage, and other relationships. I have witnessed these powerful benefits in my own family. 

Never give up and always remember, you are doing the best you can with the tools you have to work with. Plus, you are doing much better than you think.

If you have ever felt like a failure as a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, etc., see the dose of enlightenment below.

With love,

 Jeri

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Since we promised to treat you to an extra dose of light in your inbox, we include a Dose of Enlightenment for you at the end of each newsletter. We value your agency, so it’s up to you whether or not you receive it!

This Dose of Enlightenment is a frequency equation meant to clear a hidden and trapped emotion that you’ve been holding onto. 

If today's emotion is one that we have already cleared, know that we are addressing a different layer or situation this time. 

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Today’s emotion is: feelings of not being a good enough mother or father

How does this emotion apply to you? For best results, ponder this question and identify how feelings of not being a good enough mother or father applies to you.

Dose of Enlightenment: 66 + 934 = E

Say it out loud with intent: "sixty-six plus nine-thirty-four equals enlightenment.”

Breathe. Let it go. Feel the shift. Allow your body to be filled with light.

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The Doses of Enlightenment come from the M: Collaborations with the Divine Doctor book by Jaclyn Taylor. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet and want to learn more about how this works, you can get one here: 

https://intrinsicallyawaken.com

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