Article August 10, 2015 Issue

A spiritual foundation for motherhood

Inge Schmidt

I’ve found that being a parent is an incredible spiritual journey. From cherishing the new member of the family before the arrival, to holding the baby for the first time, to watching the infant’s individuality shine as he grows—the sense of expectancy and joy is nearly indescribable.

As my husband and I prepared to welcome our son, I often found myself considering the question: “What kind of mother do I hope to be?” For many expectant parents, the answer to this question lies in considering parenting books, blogs, or even the advice of friends and family members. To some extent, I was (and am) no different.

But while I found ideas from these resources that resonated with my own intuitions about motherhood, when our son was born, I quickly found myself looking for something deeper than the often-contradictory theories about parenting found in those sources. I yearned for guidance in parenting that was compassionate, reliable, and effective.

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