Infertility, Motherhood, Personal Muse-ings

What I’ve Learned About Motherhood- From My Dog: The Relationship Between Love And Sacrifice

You love what you sacrifice for. It’s that simple. The relationship between these two principles became apparent to me during the time I was learning to housebreak my puppy. It was a task that required vigilance and discipline. I had to take him outside every couple hours at a minimum, or I was cleaning a… Continue reading What I’ve Learned About Motherhood- From My Dog: The Relationship Between Love And Sacrifice

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Creativity, Motherhood

Creativity: Motherhood vs. Art

I met a woman recently who commented that she had never pursued her art as fully as she’d have liked because her mother had discouraged her with the message that she couldn’t make any money doing art; that it wasn’t practical. My heart broke for her. I could see her passion as well as feel… Continue reading Creativity: Motherhood vs. Art