Carson Meyer Instagram – “You’ll never sleep again.” “Say goodbye to your freedom.” “It’s exhausting.” Who else had doom and gloom projected onto them during their pregnancy? I’ll never forget the people who said things like: “Your life is about to get so much more fun,” “Just you wait, every day is even sweeter than the next.” It felt so good to hear these messages, and these parents unknowingly taught me the most valuable lesson of parenthood: you get to co-create the experience you want to have and the energy that surrounds your family. Perspective is a choice. Perspective is everything. There’s been a video circulating IG attempting to normalize “hating motherhood” and I just don’t know how helpful that mindset really is? Besides, is it mothering you “hate” or is it the lack of support and appreciation our society gives mothers? If you know me, or have worked with me you know I like to keep it real and allow space for all the feelings to be felt. Some days are really hard and when we share our challenges we can feel less alone. However, if we choose to see ourselves as victims of this experience, then our perception becomes reality. What if we were to normalize motherhood as an absolute joy, a privilege and the greatest spiritual act of service?