Happy Mother’s Day — to you mothers, yes. But also to you women who are not necessarily biological mothers. You are women of influence. Whether or not you realize it, your role as a woman is critical.

Every. Single. One of you.

When you make the effort to cultivate a good life — through your work, your example, your service, your nurturing — you make this world a better place. I hope each one of you feels loved. I hope you are able to recognize the good you are doing. I hope you recognize that every hug you give, every kind word, every ounce of sacrifice … it all counts. You are a blessing.

I am so completely grateful to be a mother. And I feel indebted to my own mother, my mother-in-law, my grandmothers, and other remarkable women who came before me. I also feel so blessed to have been so positively influenced by the examples of so many other women in my life as well — some of you dear friends who are reading this.

Sending you a big cyber hug today — super awesome women everywhere.

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{ GIVEAWAY }

Why not, right? Another giveaway this week feels totally appropriate for Mother’s Day! Enter for yourself or feel free to nominate a woman in your life — mom, friend, teacher, co-worker, daughter …

Amy Cornwell wants to give $50 worth of store credit to one of my readers. Check out her jewelry and leave a comment here (don’t forget to leave your name + where you live). As always, be sure to check back here on the blog soon in case your name is the one we randomly select & announce!