I am archiving this article that I wrote for the Holistic Moms Newsletter.
To be a leader of HMN was at first a responsibility that seemed to big, and the shoes too large to fill. When I became silent with myself, and opened up to what this volunteer venture really is, I was moved to reconsider my initial misconceptions. Being a leader is almost like being a parent, except the cycle is shorter, but the rewards are immeasurable. To witness our group in its infancy, and see where it has grown most always touches my heart. The group is woven together by the hearts of our members, each so unique and talented, with endless energy to fight for what they believe in, all in the name of their beautiful children. To be a leader and see the souls of members open up as they discover new findings, new remedies, new slings, new cloth diapers, and new ventures, is to be part of something bigger, yet something smaller that connects us all. The word "leader" doesn't do the job justice. I am just part of this group and this collective gathering of wise women, only to have agreed at this time to give more of myself so that we can continue to grow. I feel like a member who is donating more time becuase it is my hour to keep the fires burning, and nurture the area's that need care so that we may grow into tomorrow. So that we all may wake with HMN in our community, and feel comforted by this Holistic group of women, each blossoming when we are in the presence of one another. My tribe, my friends, and my circle of life that I am proud to offer myself to at this time. When asked to become a leader I looked at it not as a "status" but as a gift and donation of myself, at this time, to ensure that we would all be able to gather in this way tomorrow, and continue our Holistic Moms Network of support. I am learning and growing each minute, as this journey has offered me education, friendship, awe, inspiration, and wonder. I look forward to the next woman stepping in to be partners with Mary, Melissa, and I, as we keep these HMN fires burning!
