I wrote this right after I interviewed Kimberly Muller for MILF podcast. (Make sure to listen to MILF P
What a bright, bright light and also a freaking Powerhouse! This woman is one-part stardust, one-part vixen, one-part CEO and one-part nurturing mama. I mean, there is a myriad of other parts to this dazzling woman, but in our hour together I got a fair sampling of these and a window into a few more. What an amazing woman. Truly a Mom I’d Like to Follow, Kimberly is a renaissance woman at her core.
What struck me most about her, other than her exceptional beauty and her long, red mane of hair, was her relaxed sensibility. She seemed completely at ease with me, a complete stranger, and ready to jump into the podcast, her first ever.
Not only that, she was so open. And I realized how open all of my guests have been with me and what a true honor that is: not only for me, but for all our listeners. When we open ourselves and reveal truths that aren’t always on the table at drop-off in the morning, or at Pilates or work, we are giving of ourselves.
Kimberly and I talked about giving. Especially during the holiday season, there’s so much said about giving. Mostly, it’s corporations commodifying the holidays and wanting you to go crazy on Amazon on Black Friday and every day thereafter. Check. Check. I’m in that category for sure. (I don’t want to disappoint my son on Christmas Day.)
But the truth is, we can’t shelter our children, or ourselves, from disappointment. Life happens and events come to pass, sometimes wonderful, sometimes tragic. How we react to those and what we show up to give of ourselves during those times reveals how we see the world. And if we can set down our expectations, show up and give of ourselves, be it opening up and telling deep truths about our pain that could help another human being, or giving our friend our last piece of gum at recess, we receive the most stunning of gifts: a moment of grace.
Sometimes just taking a moment to thank someone, really thank them, looking them in the eyes and smiling, means the world. Sometimes holding the door for someone means the difference between that person having a better day or that person feeling more alone than they did before. Therein lies the importance of story. What story are you telling yourself?
Kimberly is a prolific writer. We talked about how story is the ultimate teacher, for kids and adults. And I believe we crave story as humans so that we can understand each other, and ourselves, just a little bit better with each journey we take with the characters or the real people in the stories. Fiction or non-fiction, we need each others’ stories.
That’s why I started this podcast. I want to hear moms’ stories of triumph, surrender, and all the challenges in between.
So, please, tell your story. It’s important. Your feelings and thoughts and your perception of the world and your life
Be kind to yourself, the rest will follow.
Xoxo,
Jennifer
