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Comment on mother huggers by Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:28 +0000

I’m fascinated by the picture of J and M – it says so much about their freedom of spirit – which is your gift to them. Here’s a hug from on hugger to a mother-hugger! ♥

Comment on mother huggers by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:56:34 +0000

Hi Linda I love hugging my mom but she doesn't hug us that much now that we're adults She's to blame that I grew up too spiritual lol... kidding aside, she's my model for patience and loving children. And I always look up to her as my hero when she pulled me out of the mud (my mess)... Giving you lots of hugs Linda Everyday is Mother's Day for me

Comment on mother huggers by Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:32:42 +0000

@Hi, Jessica! ~

I thought of you when I was writing this post because one of the conversations I remember having with you early in our friendship concerned whether you should allow your son to wear a tutu at the playground

I admire the way you approach creative parenting (and life)! Rock on, Sistah!

Happy Mother’s Day to YOU! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXO

Comment on mother huggers by janu

janu — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:02:59 +0000

My mom was a very great influence in my life. I could see her dream through my eyes. We bonded best when she was ill….and she counted on me to understand her better than my dad understood her. I miss her a lot. Though physical display of affection was unheard in our family…it is the same in most Indian families, though this has changed a lot….I hugged my mom a lot. I am a mom hugger and a friend hugger too. As for being a mom…my kids have to vouch for it…because I think I am the best I give them their space and to the best of my ability try to understand and guide them. And, yeah, not always a friend, I can be a strict mom too.

Comment on mother huggers by Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:36:24 +0000

My mother was a mixed bag-I received both hugs and spankings as a child so my earlier memories are both sunny yet with scattered showers and thunderstorms. At this point we have a pretty good relationship. We share laughs and some good times and we both know we are there for eachother when we most need it but she is not someone I bear my soul to at the same time. I absolutely love hugging my children and try not to take them granted for one moment, realizing the sheer fragility of our existence and the blessings they are. Loved this post. Hope your Mother's Day rocked.

Comment on we know people by Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:17:53 +0000

@Vrindavan,

I know what you mean about certain important words being difficult to define! I would add to your list of hard to define words: honesty, care, respect and genuinely wishing well for one another

When the very words we use to define friendship are also somewhat ambiguous the challenge to define becomes seemingly insurmountable, right?

I’m enjoying getting to know you through our various online conversations. I think it’s because you are faithful to an authentic spiritual practice which includes plenty of healthy, astute self-reflection. That might be an important quality for a friend of mine.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your wisdom! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! XOXO

Comment on we know people by Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:05:42 +0000

@Dear Ron,

We feel so differently about so many aspects of relationship it makes me wonder how we can be such good friends? Or at least I think we are

This quote, in particular, stands out for me: “We change and evolve daily (hopefully) and acceptance and dedication to friends is far more important to me than “liking” them.”

I think I feel almost the opposite of you on this!

For me, the #1 quality of a friend is that I ‘like’ them, I think. I accept everyone as they are, or I strive to, and I call this ‘love’. But, I don’t want to actually hang out with people I find toxic because I don’t ‘like’ them, even though I ‘love’ them unconditionally and I wish them well.

I wonder if you and I are swapping the definitions of ‘love’ and ‘like’ — that might explain a lot of our previous conversations on this subject!

Regardless, I like you and I love you! Thank you for stopping by to join the conversation even though you knew I would debate your points with you ;-*

Comment on mother huggers by Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:58:09 +0000

@Dear Martha,

I was thinking of you and your daughter today. The Lord works in mysterious ways is all I can say! I’m glad you have your daughter still on earth to celebrate Mother’s Day, even though I know you are missing your grandbaby too!

Oh, Dear, I’m holding you and your family in my heart as you go through your healing process!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Comment on mother huggers by Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:43:58 +0000

@Edyth,

You and I see eye-to-eye on these issues of authenticity and letting others be themselves, right? What’s not to love???

“Enlightenment is the key to everything, and it is the key to intimacy, because it is the goal of true authenticity.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Mother’s Day to YOU, Dear One! XOXOXO

Comment on mother huggers by Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:50:16 +0000

Oh, yes, I’m a fellow “Mother Hugger”, for sure! My mom and I have been through lots of rough spots over the years, but we are close now, even though we still don’t see eye-to-eye on lots of issues.
This Mother’s Day had not been a good one for me, all things considered. Seeing my only daughter in such pain and sadness at the loss of her baby has been devastating to say the least. We are all grieving right now . . .
Thanks for cheering me up with this humorous post, Linda!