The Goddess Connection - Mothers and Maeve

We are all mothers in some way or another, whether we have children or we don't. Like it or not, as women we are caretakers and nurturers. We live in a world where few of us are impervious to the mommy realm. In the office, you may be the one everyone turns to for a mint or an Advil. You may be that one friend everyone turns to for advice, a listening ear, or a phenomenal recipe for a spinach and artichoke dip. Gardening, painting, writing, working - creations can give us a sense of motherhood if we are lucky enough to engage in what we love doing.

​No matter what kind of mothers we are, in the rigamarole of female life it is easy to forget three elements needed for strong female psyches- self-care, self-love, and spirituality. We rarely think to get to know the goddesses within us, and there are many to meet. The goddess Maeve reminds us to sometimes put our own needs, wants, and desires first. After all, before we can be mothers to anyone or anything, don't we need to be fully aware of our individual spirits?

The Goddess Maeve

Maeve - This Celtic goddess was all about celebrating her femininity, perhaps to an extreme, but it's best to look beyond all of the dominating sexuality. Maeve loved sex, but she loved power more. Legend has it she inflicted men with labor pains if they tried to invade her land, and when she had her period, she demanded that battles cease until her cycle was over. She knew how to get her way.

Remember Maeve when you may be shamed for your sexuality, whether it be rampant or stagnant. No matter the age of a woman, there are inevitable feelings of inadequacy, or she simply doesn't feel desirable. We turn to Mauve when we need mental and physical control over our cyclic pains, so think of her when you feel guilty about your PMS Terminator moods. She stopped armies when she was on the rag! That time of the month may suck at times, but we must maintain control and get what we need and want. So lock yourself in a room with a bottle of sweet wine (Maeve was also known for her intoxicating powers), some dim lights, maybe some Sylvia Plath, and remember that it's okay to stop the world.

Simple ways to keep Maeve with you on the regular:

• That glittery purple or blue eyes hadow someone told you was meant for teenagers - buy it!

• Dress in a soft, loose purple material that's airy and sexy,

• Find a spot on the ground to pour wine and watch it seep into the earth as a gift to Maeve. But not too much because that's just considered alcohol abuse. Say a little prayer of thanks to Maeve for guiding you through the turbulent rhythms and waves of being a woman on this planet.  

• Ask yourself when needed, "Who is responsible for my problems?" Imagine a voice answering, "You are."

That is Maeve. Tell her, "You're right."

Want more for Mother's Day?
Saving our children from Mothers’ Day (Danielle Rose) The Real Emancipated Woman (by Tamara Rokicki)
Make sure the kids wear coats: A Mother’s Day Blog (by Charla Dury)
The Goddess Connection: Mothers and Maeve (by Tara Ann Lesko) 
In a Nutshell: On Mothers (by Danielle Rose) POSTS 5/8/15

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