Losing My Mother: a Catalyst for Personal Growth

Struggle is a teacher, and while we may not want to learn what it has decided to teach us, it’s coming for us! Truthfully, we need it, because how we respond to struggle determines our life’s purpose. It is in response to struggle that we do what needs to be done to find our strength. And one of the most brilliant and pleasurable pathways to this fountain of inner strength is through creative expression. Together we’ll explore how creativity and purposeful actions help uncover our strong, vibrant selves. Strangely, these revelations often appear at times when we feel most weak and unprepared to handle life. 

To get us started, I’m sharing my stories, poetry, and love of music with you. They have been my constant companions this last year and a half as I face my mother’s ailing health. 

When dealing with grief, poetry helped me find new words, offering up a comforting voice and familiar language to express my emotions. Music from many genres (hip-hop, R&B, electronica, disco, and classic rock) also came along for the ride, allowing me to release negative emotions and get in touch with the words and melodies that spoke to my true self.  

In this episode, I’ll tell you the story behind what led me to create Let the Verse Flow, and share three things I’ve learned about turning my struggle into personal strength. 

• Find moments of joy in creative expression
• Let go of judgment 
• Put the breaks on people pleasing 

Welcome to my reflections from the bright side of the beat.

Have a listen, then connect with me (and subscribe to my newsletter) at lettheverseflow.com or on Instagram.

Music: (My thanks to all the musicians who make incredible music and have the courage to put it out into the world. All music for my podcast is sourced and licensed for use via Soundstripe.)

Songs in this episode:
"Minimalism" by Nu Alkemi$t; "Winning Streak" by JeesGuy; "Interdimensional" by Cody Martin; "An Old Soul" by  Nu Alkemi$t; “Pyaar Kee Seemaen” by Cast of Characters

LTVF Season One Music Playlist: Check out the songs that inspire me, and connect with artists from many genres who add to our collective, human soundtrack. 

Resources:
The Figure a Poem Makes by Mark Twain

Maternal Archetypes & Grief (Psychology Today)

Journal Prompts: 

1. How can loss and struggle push your personal growth forward?
2. Is there a loving “mother” figure in your life, and how do you feel their positive presence?

Prefer to read this episode? Read the complete episode in blog format here: https:// www.lettheverseflow.com/losing-my-mom-personal-growth/