I am so grateful for my negative experiences in 2016 and even early this year.. Mainly those of the rejection of my son. That was the final unleashing of the mama lioness within and I couldn't be more elated. I can't put into words just how propelling those memories are! 😊 I think back to words like 'my mama bought it' and I'm excited because I'm more aware of my place as MY boy's mama.. I have learnt that most acts of kindness, even seemingly selfless, carry an element of 'self'. It is this awareness that made it clear to me what it means to be a mother. It is a gift that allows one to more easily demolish the idea of self and put that child first. Just as a mom endures the labour pains, she must also be prepared to labour for that little person's health and well-being. No one else has that bond with that nunubug, hence the notion of a mother's love.. 😍 In my life, I am already seeing the effects of hard work, determination and above all, keeping your moves and endeavours to yourself! The desire to give my son the best and never have to fear it being taken away on a whim, birthed a side to me I didn't think existed 💪 This is the year to SMASH each goal.. LET'S.