Deliberate Motherhood: 12 Key Powers of Peace, Purpose, Order & Joy
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To ask other readers questions about Deliberate Motherhood , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Deliberate Motherhood. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Nov 25, Laney rated it liked it. This is a different parenting book from what I've read so far.
No specific tips on discipline or how to parent a defiant child or whatever. It's more just how to appreciate parenting overall. How that next stage is never going to be better and you'll be happy then.
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Reminders to have fun and focus on your kids now and don't worry so much about getting your to do list done. It only felt a little bit guilt inducing, but mostly I really liked it and it made me think. Good reminders Maybe 3. Good reminders on how I want to mother. The audio reader's voice was super annoying, so I'd recommend an actual read and not listen. Sep 22, Beth rated it really liked it.
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I enjoy the Power of Moms blog www. There were a few chapters that I particularly enjoyed: I honestly feel like Allyson Reynolds's essay on acceptance helped me climb out of some minor baby blues I was experiencing; somehow it resonated with me so perfectl I enjoy the Power of Moms blog www. I honestly feel like Allyson Reynolds's essay on acceptance helped me climb out of some minor baby blues I was experiencing; somehow it resonated with me so perfectly and helped me recommit to finding the joy in motherhood.
I read some of it aloud to my husband, and he kept saying, "this is amazing. Why doesn't everyone know about this book?
People need to know about this book. Here are a few quotes: That truth isn't going to change anytime soon, so we may as well own it. Acceptance is the point at which motherhood becomes easier -- accepting that it isn't getting any easier. All they see is their mother; the woman who takes care of them, feeds them, hugs them, listens to them, loves them.
When you inevitably feel unqualified for the task at hand and we've all been there remind yourself that motherhood is ultimately about your children, and they think you are wonderful! Yes, if I could go back in time, I would tell my sapling-self that it's not the type of tree you are that matters. What matters is how we build our root systems to stand up to the wind and how we use that wind to make ourselves stronger. Duty calls often, and it is all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities that demand our attention. Try looking at it a little differently though: Since our duties are demanding, we certainly aren't going to forget about them; so why don't we occasionally pause and have some fun?
Nothing that is really important will get left undone just because we have stopped to enjoy a funny moment. Jun 16, JoMama rated it it was amazing. I loved this book! I found myself thinking many times how the thoughts expressed have been thoughts of my heart but I didn't think anyone else felt that way. I loved the format of this book, with many different mothering voices represented with many different thoughts and ideas. I found this book refreshing because it did not eluminate mothering in a false or perfectionist light. It was very real, transparent and relatable. I am so impressed with The Power of Moms as a whole and am excited to be I loved this book!
Aug 17, Torrie rated it it was amazing. For the first couple chapters, I got the sense that this would be a book I would definitely ENJOY, but that it wouldn't necessarily be all that memorable. Well, it might have just been that the right book found me in the right season, but this book ended up being EXACTLY what I needed to read at this stage of motherhood. There were so many times this book helped me turn around a bad day, take heart when things were especially rough, and consciously make choices that made ALL of us in the home ha For the first couple chapters, I got the sense that this would be a book I would definitely ENJOY, but that it wouldn't necessarily be all that memorable.
There were so many times this book helped me turn around a bad day, take heart when things were especially rough, and consciously make choices that made ALL of us in the home happier. I liked that first and foremost, this book made me feel understood because it didn't come from a place of perfection or from the idea that there is just one correct way to parent, and it shared MANY anecdotes that were highly relatable to my current situation , and then I liked that it showed me very do-able things that I could implement in my daily life to be happier in my role as a mom and to take more pleasure in it.
Seriously, I want to give each of the women that wrote this book a big hug and tell them thank you for putting these thoughts together. I ended up liking this so much I requested that my husband buy it for me for Christmas, so you know it was a winner as I don't hardly buy books anymore! Nov 29, Lisa Brown rated it it was amazing Shelves: A collection of essays about different aspects of motherhood, and being at peace with who you are as a mother. Each chapter focuses on a different power of motherhood, and is written by a different mom.
I really loved this book, and I took my time reading it, a chapter at a time. I loved how it made you feel at peace with not being a perfect mother, but helped inspire you to be the best mom you can be, in whatever stage of motherhood you are. How to find moments in all the crazy to be grateful f A collection of essays about different aspects of motherhood, and being at peace with who you are as a mother.
How to find moments in all the crazy to be grateful for and enjoy life and your children. Very inspiring, and unlike many parenting books, it never made me feel guilty or like I wasn't doing enough. Feb 02, Madison rated it it was ok. I enjoyed the overall message of stopping and enjoying the moments and parenting with a purpose. But I felt the book was repetitive and a little basic.
I wanted actionable items, not the same story told 5 times. But it seemed a little underhand and self-promoting to keep bringing it up. Nov 17, Collette rated it liked it Shelves: I liked the idea of it, but after 15 or so pages in, I was groaning internally and externally about it. I thought it was going to be super cheesy, but thankfully I kept going. I took some great notes that I think, if I work with them and apply them, will help me to be a better person, mom and wife. It was nice to see how other people look at situations and see how the same and different we process things.
Sep 28, Dorshan rated it liked it. If you are needing a "pick me up" and a reminder that you are enough - it was a humorous, quick, and easy read. Feb 22, Angela rated it liked it. There were a few essays that really resonated with me, but a lot of the book felt so slow.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I feel better knowing that other mothers go through tough times, and I can relate to how they feel. Some days it feels like you can't even go on any longer, and knowing that there are others out there that can relate brings peace to my heart. Here are some quotes I enjoyed from the book: Love is an action, an activity Genuine love implies commitment and the exercise of wisdom Love is the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help.
There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame that heats our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. Our love will one day pass through them and spill out into a whole new sphere. It will stand alone, vindicated. It will finally and clearly be seen for the dominant, unbeatable, infinite, glorified force it has always been, just obscured for millennia by layers of fallen clutter.
It means to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart. There is too much here. Too much to feel Life is made of moments. And there will never be another now. The goal is to grow through motherhood. You are the best thing for your family. Just keep trying, and someday you'll see the masterpieces you helped create-and the masterpiece you have become. Children yearn for the time of their parents.
In a world where we are pulled in so many directions, finding the time to spend with our children is perhaps the greatest challenge facing parents today. That is why it is so important to know what matters most and what we really are about. The only way to say not to something is to have a deeper yes. We have to constantly assert that spending time with our children is a deeper yes.
Otherwise, we will be accosted on a daily basis and carried away from our families by the seemingly urgent things. There are many urgent things in our lives each day, but the most important things are hardly ever urgent. That's why we need to identify them, give them priority, and place them at the center of our lives. But how good it feels to release ourselves from the 'should' and to tune in to a different rhythm.
To do things just for the fun of it. To have a life that is rich but not rushed, happy but not hectic. Jan 22, Kathryn Heavenissmilingabove rated it liked it. After the first pages I knew I wasn't going to linger over this book. Some of it was pretty boring and seemed to go on longer than was necessary. That being said, I gleaned some good food-for-thought from most of the chapters. I read it with the hope I would find little nuggets I could use in my own parenting of six girls. Most of the things I took away were one or two sentences from various parts of the book. There were two things I felt I had to quote directly from it to After the first pages I knew I wasn't going to linger over this book.
There were two things I felt I had to quote directly from it to remember precisely. One of them was this: Does this really need to be done by me? Am I really the best person to do it? Does this really need to be done NOW? Can I do this in a simpler way? Is it worth doing well or just barely worth doing? Prioritizing my time is a struggle for me. This quote has helped me with that. I read this quickly and didn't feel like it was a waste of time. It even reminded me that I have the organization system used by The Power of Moms group on my hard drive. I really need to get that out. I renewed my email subscription to the blog.
Overall, a win for both the authors and myself. Feb 03, Kalisha Grimsman rated it really liked it Shelves: This book was given to me by a friend at my baby shower. She told me to read it a few months after my babies were born. It took me over a year to read but I think that's okay because the book is comprised of independent chapters and stories. It relaxes our minds.
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It brings families closer. Nothing warms my heart quite as much as the sound of their sincere, unabashed laughter. I once heard someone compare the way we manage our lives to spinning plates. I can relate to that. A man gets plates spinning, one at a time, atop thin poles, until he has multiple plates spinning and must run from plate to plate to keep each one going before the momentum slows and each plate falls, shattering to the ground.
After hearing this analogy, I took a good look at my priorities. The news that we were expecting not just our fourth, but also our fifth child was met with delight and some trepidation. Secretly believing I could keep them all going — even with twins.
12 Key Powers of Peace, Purpose, Order and Joy
The twins were born six weeks early and with mild complications. Within a few weeks, we welcomed them joyfully into our home. The plates began to slow. My husband brought home dinner and searched for clean socks. Six-year-old Mack showed signs of insecurity, including compulsive hand-washing and a heart-breaking fear of germs. My arms ached to hold my three-year-old daughter. We forgot homework and show-and-tell. The house was a mess. I braced myself and waited for the plates to shatter all around me.
Then I discovered a secret. Most of the plates I kept spinning were paper plates. When I stopped tending to them, they slowed and gradually stopped spinning. They fell to the ground, but quietly and almost uneventfully. And I realized they would wait there until I could pick them up and get them spinning again. The panic subsided and I looked to the plates that were still spinning and they were precious. They represented each of my family members. This season would pass and we would be better for it.
The twins are now sixteen months. Many of those paper plates are spinning again. The laundry still piles up, but most of the homework gets done. I volunteer in the classrooms and go on field trips. We breathe a collective sigh of relief, and we know better how to love and lift each other. I even make dinner almost every night. But we still eat on — you guessed it — paper plates. We extend a HUGE thank you to all these deliberate mothers.
Here are a variety of quotes from our Amazon Reviews. To see the original reviews and their authors, click here. As I turned each page I felt an overwhelming sense of encouragement from women I had never even met. A wonderful boost of encouragement to any mother, no matter the stage of motherhood they are in. Insightful, humorous, tender and real stories make this a must-have for every mother to read. This book was very inspiring because it was written by mothers who recognize the important role that they have to teach and love their children.
I felt uplifted and strengthened by their experiences and stories. The reader gets a glimpse into the lives of real, normal mothers. These are smart, well educated women sharing insights and experiences to help mothers find power and peace in the difficult work that is motherhood.
I read this book faster than I have read any other parenting book, and found myself looking forward to re-reading chapters to take notes. I would fully recommend this book to working mothers and stay-at-home moms. I have felt a difference in my mothering as a result of what I have read and focused on. It makes it easy to make goals to improve your attitude and practices towards and involving motherhood. Fantastic, thought provoking book. The book made me think about the pace we are living at and the impact that is having on us as individuals and a family. This book is guilt free and inspires, builds, and motivates mothers through personal stories from the authors.
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