And then, on the 12th October 2018, I became a mother. I remember that day she was born, placed on my chest and in that moment feeling the most overwhelming rush of emotions. Unconditional love, a ferocious desire to protect her, nurture her - but at the same time, feeling so exposed, vulnerable, full of fear and anxiety.

 

Of course I knew that day was going to change my life - I was a going to be a mum, and have a little tiny human to take care of -  but I’m not sure I truly understood the ways in which stepping into motherhood was going to spark the deep level of internal transformation which it did. 
 

5 months after my daughter was born, my husband's job moved overseas. As a new mum, removed from her family and support network, I felt lost and unsure of the path ahead, although I now realise it was the universe assuredly guiding me down the path I needed to take. I was suddenly confronted with enough space and time to reconnect with my truest self, and work out what I really wanted out of life, and how best I could show up for my child, my husband and for myself.

 

As my daughter grew, and her personality began to evolve, it was like looking into a mirror. I became overwhelmed with this desire to do absolutely everything in my power, as a woman, and as a mother to be the best role model for her.  I knew, that if I wanted to raise a healthy, empowered conscious human being, I had to be that myself. I had to raise myself first so I could be a living example to her of what it looks like to be an empowered woman.

 

So I started doing the work.. I turned inwards and reconnected with myself.. I jumped into my own self-healing and learned how to recognise and shift my limiting beliefs. I made brave choices, I put myself first. I left my job, I signed up for my first qualification. I began the process of rediscovering my identity, and my purpose, so that I could embody the woman and mother I wanted to be.