I suppose this is the first launching of my inner-most thoughts and secrets of my soul into the internet abyss. Before I plunge in, let me explain myself briefly.
I am a scientist by training, and believe myself to be a rational, sensible, down-to-earth individual. Though, I will admit that I am an optimist at heart, I enjoy spontaneity, and I am somewhat of a dreamer. I am often immersed in one search for truth or another - truth in science, in religion, in my relationships, in myself. After giving birth to my son, I came to several realizations - one being that mothering is much less rational that I had anticipated. Being well-informed is paramount, but knowledge can only take you so far. And like most fields of knowledge - every parenting professional has a different theory about your child's truth.
In my quest for truth in mothering, I have found that it often requires taking a leap of faith - faith in our partners, in our God, and particularly in ourselves. If we can find the time and energy to really listen to our intuition - we may find that our truth was residing there all along.
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