Mhhhhhh yesssss thank you for channeling this one!
The reference to birth really landed with me -
"We can trust our slowness here.
We can trust our inner pulse. The contraction. The expansion. The space between breaths."
What if I can anchor in that deep trust I experienced during my birth, when it comes to the birth of the rest of my creations? I definitely put time into preparing for birth, but also, the preparation was so interweaved with all of my life - simply being aware of my breathing, reading my affirmations as I passed them hanging around the house, resting in my body and being in contact with my baby - it was also just LIFE.
Perhaps, I can create now in the same way. Using the tiny moments of just being aware. Being in contact and present with our children will inevitably birth art because what could be more inspiring than to see life express itself in a completely new and unique way? To witness life through their eyes is the ultimate creativity as they see the world so much more free from all the labels and stories than we do.
And ah, to invite that harmony
"Our ideas understand the importance of harmony. They want that for us. We can request and receive it."
This I loved and had this experience and reminder just the other day. Letting go of how it needs to look and when it needs to come and just trust that it will come - in harmony.
Will continue reflecting on this, thank you for sharing!
Ah Kat this is so beautiful and real, how did you manage to see into the hearts of every single one of us and put it all into words...?! Nourishing doesn’t even begin to cover it!
I have goosebumps thinking of all of the other mothers here also writing/making at strange times, in the dark, feeling it all. Here for it all. Much love to you xx
Could be the wine, but pretty sure it’s the writing. Tears because you my love, get to the heart, the crux, the epicentre of it alllllllllllll. Love your heart and mind and the way you wrap arms around the heart of the mother, with your words.
Every single word!!! I feel like you've taken me on the journey and articulated what I've just come out the other side of and currently sitting within the season of creation being born alongside the mothering with ease. SO much love!
Your words are this mirror that we’re all yearning to see ourselves through each day, with that extra nudge of compassion and acceptance. Grateful as always 😘
Loved this Kat! I can feel you poured your mama maker heart into this. I see you writing it one handed while baby feeds. Drinking it all in and toasting to all the mama makers of the world. It surely is more colourful with all of us in it xx
Also love the Kat River subby summary thing you’ve done at the end with photos and descriptions of what you share here. It’s beautiful and informative 😍 xx
Yes, those hours for me... And my lover and my house and my babies that wake and the meals.... so beautifully put. I feel so seen by this while piece. Thank you 🤎
✨ stunning! I want to hold more space for the grief... the loss of when they were littler and the pull of the distraction I grapple with in missing it all because my work and need to provide for my family through creativity sets me on fire and I HAVE to tend to it... ✨🙏
So delicious 🤍 Just perfect for where I’m at and all my heart is moving through, thank you. Thank you for seeing us 💫 The Mother in you sees, feels & knows the Mother in me xxx
Love this so much, as a newbie to substack this is so lifting and inspiring. Love your work
Wow, powerful. You found your path and your tribe! That is to behold 🙏
Thank you for reading x
I'm not a mother but can totes relate ❤️
Mhhhhhh yesssss thank you for channeling this one!
The reference to birth really landed with me -
"We can trust our slowness here.
We can trust our inner pulse. The contraction. The expansion. The space between breaths."
What if I can anchor in that deep trust I experienced during my birth, when it comes to the birth of the rest of my creations? I definitely put time into preparing for birth, but also, the preparation was so interweaved with all of my life - simply being aware of my breathing, reading my affirmations as I passed them hanging around the house, resting in my body and being in contact with my baby - it was also just LIFE.
Perhaps, I can create now in the same way. Using the tiny moments of just being aware. Being in contact and present with our children will inevitably birth art because what could be more inspiring than to see life express itself in a completely new and unique way? To witness life through their eyes is the ultimate creativity as they see the world so much more free from all the labels and stories than we do.
And ah, to invite that harmony
"Our ideas understand the importance of harmony. They want that for us. We can request and receive it."
This I loved and had this experience and reminder just the other day. Letting go of how it needs to look and when it needs to come and just trust that it will come - in harmony.
Will continue reflecting on this, thank you for sharing!
Ah love your reflections ❤️ and yes sooooo much of the creative process mirrors the birth process
Ah Kat this is so beautiful and real, how did you manage to see into the hearts of every single one of us and put it all into words...?! Nourishing doesn’t even begin to cover it!
I have goosebumps thinking of all of the other mothers here also writing/making at strange times, in the dark, feeling it all. Here for it all. Much love to you xx
Ahhh I only had to look into my own heart and trust that if it was an experience of my own, then there would be others who’d know the same.
Thank you for coming to read -bits pretty loving knowing how in it we all are, together
Could be the wine, but pretty sure it’s the writing. Tears because you my love, get to the heart, the crux, the epicentre of it alllllllllllll. Love your heart and mind and the way you wrap arms around the heart of the mother, with your words.
You’re making my heart flutter! 😭
Every single word!!! I feel like you've taken me on the journey and articulated what I've just come out the other side of and currently sitting within the season of creation being born alongside the mothering with ease. SO much love!
I’m so in awe of all mamas walking with their creative spirit at the forefront
Your words are this mirror that we’re all yearning to see ourselves through each day, with that extra nudge of compassion and acceptance. Grateful as always 😘
Love to you Tara & thank you for sharing it 🎉✨
I felt this in my bones.
Can’t wait for the exciting new offerings you’ve created from your heart xxx
Thank you soph!
I read this with a dead arm from a sleeping babe🤣
Loved this Kat! I can feel you poured your mama maker heart into this. I see you writing it one handed while baby feeds. Drinking it all in and toasting to all the mama makers of the world. It surely is more colourful with all of us in it xx
Hahahha one handed is accurate!
Yes yes yes yes.
No more words are coming to my brain right now.
But yes
And thank you
Hahah
I love you
...
Also love the Kat River subby summary thing you’ve done at the end with photos and descriptions of what you share here. It’s beautiful and informative 😍 xx
Thanks George! 😁✨
Yes, those hours for me... And my lover and my house and my babies that wake and the meals.... so beautifully put. I feel so seen by this while piece. Thank you 🤎
Thank you for coming to read and share your thoughts 🥰
This makes me feel so seen, and less alone. Thank you, Kat!
Thank you for reading. Xx
✨ stunning! I want to hold more space for the grief... the loss of when they were littler and the pull of the distraction I grapple with in missing it all because my work and need to provide for my family through creativity sets me on fire and I HAVE to tend to it... ✨🙏
The grief is real and it’s of us but also beyond us. Maybe collective in some ways.
Sometimes the grief pulls us back into our true values and says hey, actually, you’re not being present enough with the kids.
And sometimes it’s just there to move through us and keep us feeling alive
So delicious 🤍 Just perfect for where I’m at and all my heart is moving through, thank you. Thank you for seeing us 💫 The Mother in you sees, feels & knows the Mother in me xxx
Thank you Rach! So love you being here x
Every word. Every drop. Drinking it all in and with such sweet relief that I’m seen. Thank you xxxx
Thank you for reading Lauren! Drink it in ✨