Mother's Blessing

Early next year Angela & I are expecting our second child which we are having at home, so recently Angela had her mother's blessing. Not to many people had heard of a mother's blessing so I thought I would share this information.

A mothers blessing ceremony creates a sacred and safe environment where a mother-to-be can explore the challenges and joys that lie before her as she approaches birthing and mothering. Surrounded by the most important women in her life, she gains a sense of power, confidence, and support that will help her rise to motherhood.

The Blessing Way ceremony acknowledges the commitment and energy involved in being a mother and gives her a time where all the energy is available for her to receive. This ceremony can be given to a woman each time she has a child, as with each child comes a new level of commitment and surrender.

With more common baby showers the expectant baby is celebrated with gifts. A mother's blessing is all about the mother-to-be. Angela had her closest friends & family make soy candles one for her to light during labour & one for them to light when they hear news of the start of labour. The women painted prayer flags which are inspired by Tibetan prayer flags & each woman brought a bead that represents their hopes, thoughts & wishes for her to wear on a bracelet during labour.