Seventeen years ago we celebrated the birth of our 5th child.
I remember how incredibly blessed I felt. It was one of the happiest moments in my life.
To be gifted with such beautiful children, what an honor to guide them on their Soul’s journey!
Here’s the story of what happened seventeen years ago:
It’s 10:00 p.m. when I peek through the bedroom curtains. I look at the snowcapped trees gently swaying in the wind.
I admire their willingness to bend without resistance. Snowflakes twinkle in the air and smile at me.
The sky looks magical with her brightly shining stars. The time has come to birth my fifth child.
When the first wave sweeps over my body, I take a deep breath. I surrender and let go of my thoughts. I allow birthing to begin. I don’t push to achieve, but listen to my body to receive. My body’s innate wisdom is age-old.
I watch the snowflakes play in the air while I hold onto the window ledge. I let my hips sway with ease, like the trees outside. I look at my big belly and sense in awe as my body performs a miracle.
I completely surrender to my body. My mind is turned off and my body is in control. I have no fear. Contractions and resistance belong to another world. I feel no pain, only a rush of excitement that takes me to the top of the waves.
I ride them as they come and go. I feel empowered and free.
I tell my child that I don’t want labor, but birth. If he’s ready, then I am, too. I reach deep within and let him go. I sing him into the world and with my bare hands I receive my son. At 10:20 p.m. my son Gideon is born.
This was 17 years ago in Holland. Gideon is our youngest child and today he turned 17! Our birthday breakfast table has downsized a lot!
Here’s the reason why I share this story with you:
In my journeys, I’ve learned to be out of my mind because the path of the Soul is not the path of the mind. Birthing a child or a huge dream requires surrender. A crazy amount of surrender and courage.
A trust in the Soul. Surrender to the wisdom of your body, surrender to the wisdom of your heart, and surrender that the Universe supports you.
What would you do or who would you be, if you were braver?
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What would happen if you let all the excuses fly out the window?
In the Great Motherhood Great Life Academy, we are all going to birth a project next year. We tapped into our courageous self this week.
What do you want to birth?
I’d love to hear your birthing project! Email me back and let me know.
Lets do this!