It’s Mother’s Day and we all know that I believe it’s perfectly celebrated by sleeping in, slowing down in the backyard, and having a mimosa with my lunch. A special day to celebrate that beautiful mothering energy of nurturance.

Which gets me thinking about how we are nurtured in our relationships. And also how we nurture each other. Sadly, I know that not everyone received nurturing growing up, but it’s something you can certainly curate in your own partnership.

Now being nurtured isn’t just about feeling protected. It’s about the way you’re supported when you’re overwhelmed and don’t know which next step is the right step. It’s the way you’re encouraged when you’re feeling down. It’s about creating an environment that allows for stumbles and knowing there’s even room for falls too.

And nurturing is something that absolutely encourages your relationship to thrive!

The way the two of you nurture your hopes and dreams.
Encourage goals and growth. 
Support big leaps of faith and dust each other off when you fall short. 

These are all parts of nurturing a relationship that continues to evolve… because you’ve made it safe enough to do so.

In celebration of the beautiful mothering energy of nurturing, I hope you lean into each other and work to create a partnership where growth and vulnerability intersect often.

And don’t forget to reach out and appreciate those that have nurtured you along the way.

Until next week,

-A

P.S. If there are old wounds in your life because of some really important people who didn’t nurture you in the ways you deserved, please reach out. It’s really incredible how hurt from the past can still create disconnection in our adult relationships.