We should really stop asking superficial questions like “How are you?” The answer is always going to be the same, fine, unless your either deeply connected to or the person is ALREADY on the edge of the cliff. Not helpful, friends. What if we started asking: How’s your soul today, Mama?
What would YOU say to this? It’s so raw, it begs authenticity…it’s hard to auto answers this one. This one hits that “sing like a canary” button deep in your belly.
There’s something about being a momma that gives you the the sixth sense to point to your soul and anyone else’s. But let’s define soul for all the daddies out there, just in case they’re peeping in.
Webster…okay a google search for: define soul… says:
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic perform
Our souls are the very center of who we are. Where we feel the excitement of adventure, the depths of love and the fear for our children in today’s world. It’s where we hide the bodies and from where we find our most authentic selves. Our souls are swirling with energy. All kinds of energy…every single minute of the day. So why the hell aren’t we checking on our souls or our friends’ souls? Like girl, what you got in there? A 2019 twist…does what’s in your soul bring you joy? No? Mmkay let’s trash it and start over. I guarantee you, we’d have less overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, inauthentic, on the brink of a breakdown…or worse., mamas. Mamas are our tribe. We protect our tribe. We protect the life givers.
We don’t want to be surface level good for our families. They depend on us for so much. That doesn’t always have to be an exhausting truth. I’ve learned that our souls are the cups people are talking about when they question how full it is. Our bodies, our minds but most importantly, our souls, have to be healthy. Let’s start living from a place of soul goodness. For us. For our families.
I challenge you today to ask yourself: How’s my soul?, and adjust accordingly. Or if you’re all 2019, if it doesn’t bring you joy. Toss.that.crap.out. I challenge you to begin the journey with me, of being a Soul Good MasterOfMe (MoM).
Until next time.
B
Soul Good MoM 
I am so proud of you and your soul, sweet child! You are right that our soul work – and checking on the souls of others – should be our main work. I have often heard EJ and Sav ask each other, “How’s your soul today?” I am proud of you for telling us that that question should be an actual thing. I know your mom-of-an-infant soul struggles to have even a moment to do that, so it is sooo admirable that you managed to find the time to write about it! I couldn’t even think straight when I had little ones. Haha
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