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I'm 40 (Inhale)
I'm 40 (Inhale)

The greatest lesson I’ve learned in life is that my path is not my plan. I can’t hold onto anything. Nothing is mine – not even my own boys. I get to guide them, teach them, and observe them in awe, but the path God has set for them is not up to me. I am a witness to their journey, and hopefully I can honor that position.

You can radically accept, in order to change
You can radically accept, in order to change

When change is necessary, we will feel rocked, shaken, uncomfortable and unready – actually, probably very unready. We want to hide – and there are oh-so-many great hiding places – anger, isolation, addiction, self-righteousness, pain, illness, rumination, gossip, lashing out on social media, blame, and of course, self-loathing. Anything to avoid the unbearable squeeze of change looming, and the knowledge that it is up to us to do something about it if we want to stop feeling this way.

Wild Heart | Wild Mama
Wild Heart | Wild Mama

Some of us were born with a wild heart – a heart that wants to remain open, despite any risk of being discovered and damaged.

Let Us
Let Us

Let’s talk about pedestals and comparisons and jealousy. Then, let’s take it a step further and talk about racism and sexism and hate.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I'm 40 (Inhale)
I'm 40 (Inhale)

The greatest lesson I’ve learned in life is that my path is not my plan. I can’t hold onto anything. Nothing is mine – not even my own boys. I get to guide them, teach them, and observe them in awe, but the path God has set for them is not up to me. I am a witness to their journey, and hopefully I can honor that position.

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You can radically accept, in order to change
You can radically accept, in order to change

When change is necessary, we will feel rocked, shaken, uncomfortable and unready – actually, probably very unready. We want to hide – and there are oh-so-many great hiding places – anger, isolation, addiction, self-righteousness, pain, illness, rumination, gossip, lashing out on social media, blame, and of course, self-loathing. Anything to avoid the unbearable squeeze of change looming, and the knowledge that it is up to us to do something about it if we want to stop feeling this way.

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The Lens of LOVE
The Lens of LOVE

When your heart opens, you fall in love. For your heart to open, you must be vulnerable. To be vulnerable, you must be willing to leave the safety of illusion and only see truth, no matter how shaky or painful.

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We are all soul-mamas, kindred spirits, joined together through our shared experience of motherhood. It doesn’t matter what we believe, or how we parent. It doesn’t matter how we got here …

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"The question becomes for us, what are we practicing for? When is the last time you even asked yourself this question?" - Deborah Adele . . . I practice every single day - I practice breathing, I practice mothering, I practice yoga and patience and how to handle pain. I practice how to handle joy - did you know we are better at experiencing pain than joy?! Pain is more noticeable, more comfortable, so we cocoon ourselves into it, as if we are meant to be there. But JOY, joy feels unnecessary and indulgent. . . . I hope you indulge in some joy today. #happymonday #mondaymantra #signup #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #ohheymama #findyourtribe #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogamom #yogastyle #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #femininerising #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #hellostoryteller #yogastoryteller
Heyyyyy little man @jaxchanson @robertbudlong #soulmastyle #motherhoodstoryteller #loveistheanswer #holidaykids ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Writing a piece on self care for @motherhustle was such a beautiful moment for me. And now they’re sharing their BEST from 2018. I’m honored to be included among so many talented writers! The opportunity to share my words with a female audience, to write in collaboration with inspiring women - it changed me, and it changes everyone in return. . . Thank you Emily from the bottom of my heart! ❤️ Link to my #motherhustle article in my bio 👆👆👆 . . #motherhustle #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #ohheymama #findyourtribe #modernmama #motherhoodthroughinstagram #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogamom #yogastyle #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #mamalife #femininerising #recoveryquotes #womeninrecovery #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #hellostoryteller #storytellingmama
Ya'll, I turned 40 yesterday!! I wish I had something super profound to share, but I don't. I celebrated with my boys and my nephew and it was simple and perfect. Miles just learned to say my name, "Mah-lee!" I could listen to it all day. . . I wrote a new blog post about flow, faith, and willingness, and how these values have served me when I feel out of control. Or like I am losing something (which I am not). . . My circumstance does not define me - good or bad. And for some reason, that takes all the pressure off. I am really looking forward to the next amazing 40 years. . . Link to new blog post in bio 👆👆👆 . #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #ohheymama #findyourtribe #modernmama #motherhoodthroughinstagram #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogamom #yogastyle #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #mamalife #femininerising #recoveryquotes #womeninrecovery #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #hellostoryteller #storytellingmama #yogastoryteller
Couple a bright smiling faces! Reminds me to keep my heart open and my faith endless. No one is competing with anyone else. We are all the same, yet crazily special. . . . . #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #ohheymama #findyourtribe #modernmama #motherhoodthroughinstagram #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogamom #yogastyle #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #mamalife #femininerising #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #hellostoryteller #storytellingmama
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Grateful for yoga and meditation and a quiet Thanksgiving. ✨ My first ever without my boys! Adjusting to a new way of thinking is hard - especially when it means looking at your family and your holidays in an untraditional way. . . I am grateful that my boys have so many people to show them love and teach them new traditions. And that it’s ok. We can adjust to a new way, and know that it’s not better or worse - it’s all equally beautiful because the most important quality we can teach them is love. ❤️❤️❤️ . . We are all loved this Thanksgiving, no matter what your day looks like or who you are with. That’s gratitude, and the power of grace. ✨✨✨ #soulmastyle #thanksgivingyoga #motherhoodrising #yogastoryteller #gratitudepractice
This Thanksgiving week I am grateful for women. Women who hold me together and cheer me on and inspire me through their actions and wisdom. . . As women, we are all each others teachers and servants. Honestly, I thought I could do it all alone. I think we are raised to be strong and independent, not needing anyone's permission in order to reach our dreams. But that mindset leaves out an amazing and necessary piece - we CAN'T do it alone, and it's so much more powerful when we let someone else in! A partner, a mentor, a relationship. It doesn't mean we need to be overly dependent - there is always a balance between opening yourself up to vulnerability and staying in control of your destiny. The balance requires a little faith and a little grit. . . Receiving help humbles - not a bad quality. ✨✨✨ Magic happens when we allow others to support us and guide us, and we do the same for them. TAG an inspirational and supportive woman! We are in this together. . . #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #findyourtribe #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #femininerising #womeninrecovery #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #yogastoryteller
Trying to mirror nature. Like how to stay rooted while standing bare and exposed. How to drop old leaves and not flinch. How to faithfully behold another winter, knowing there will also be another Spring. . . #soulmastyle #loveistheanswer #ohheymama #findyourtribe #modernmama #motherhoodthroughinstagram #unitedmotherhood #motherhoodrising #yogamom #yogastyle #yogalifestyle #mindfulmama #beyondmotherhood #dailyaffirmation #lifestyleblogger #femininerising #womeninrecovery #meditationinspiration #powerofonewoman #lovegracesoul #hellostoryteller #storytellingmama #yogastoryteller #eightlimbsofyoga #morningyogapose
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You know when you pull out something from a long time ago that you had forgotten about, and you fall in love with it all over again?? . . I have very limited stock in this long sleeve dress and I sold a ton at the event last night! Here's the DEAL - the next 10 people who email me will get it for 25 bucks! Comes in black and berry - talk to you soon and we’ll chat styling! molly@soulma.com #holidaydress #soulmastyle #maternityfriendly #mamastyle #dressinstyle #fashionlifestyle
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formerly Molly Ades Maternity

Designing my maternity and breastfeeding clothing line was inspired by motherhood, and my experience as a brand-new, breastfeeding mom. I felt majorly jipped that I couldn’t wear what I wanted - that I couldn’t breastfeed comfortably and easily while also remaining true to my fashionista self. My clothes are perfect for pregnancy, motherhood, and breastfeeding, but they are also just REALLY CUTE, comfy, high-quality clothes!

Running my business for the last 8 years has been an immense learning experience, and the greatest gift. Like most things in life, my clothing line is moving in a new direction. New partnerships and exciting adventures await, so stay tuned!

For now, please visit the Soul Ma Shop to take advantage of liquidation prices!

 
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