In honor of yesterday, I would like to give a shout out to all the moms out there. Not to take anything away from the men in your practices but we certainly know women outnumber the men.
I’d just say to you, my thoughts on “Mother’s Day”, is that there isn’t a day that’s not Mother’s Day. Whether it’s your kids, your pets, your parents or all of the above. You may not catch a break but once a year to get the little extra spoils you deserve. You gotta know the world doesn’t turn without you and a whole lot of people in your life depend on you for far more than just the things you do, they cherish and need the love you give.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there is usually such little time to reflect, take a breath, savor moments, but here’s the one thing I hope you always do (not just yesterday but every single day), and that’s appreciate yourself!
No matter if your family is one or many and no matter how they do or don’t express their appreciation in words, actions, or emotions – you owe it to yourself to feel great about who you are.
It’s long been said that the most important way to be ‘best’ for others is to first be ‘best’ for yourself. Take care of you.
You invest every day caring for others; just don’t neglect yourself in the process. Nothing and no one is worth that because it only makes you less for the ones you love. Of course, I don’t mean your life will go without sacrifice. That’s part of the master plan of this whole deal called life. You do have to pick and choose where you place your time and effort. The trick is to not compromise so much that you resent it. Remember what it takes to be the person you are and to love the people you care for.
Is there a more valuable lesson to be taught to your kids than “why mommy works…” maybe some morals and traditions, but it’s right up there.
Allow me to tell you something else very important that I may not say and acknowledge often enough…
Your Doctor (who provided this very Huddle to you) is giving you access to things that go far beyond dentistry and that focus on more than just patients. They help you be better for yourself and others. You are given powerful resources and experiences that you can use to benefit all areas of your life – that’s special.
And it’s rare. You know as well as I that not all Doctors are created equal in their appreciation, respect and dedication to their teams. Your doctor is pouring into you because they believe in you, they value you. They acknowledge that dentistry, for them and for you, is a vehicle to take you through your life and that the quality of your life outside the practice is made better by the quality of life inside the practice.
My point is… you are special and you are in a place that’s special where together we all can do something special. And while I began talking about Moms and their significance in the lives of others – whether you are a Mother or not – you are an extraordinary person and that’s worth celebrating.
