Happy Mother's Day!

"The essence of motherhood is not restricted to women who have given birth; it is a principle inherent in both women and men. It is an attitude of the mind. It is love - and that love is the very breath of life. No one would say, 'I will breath only when I am with my family and friends; I won't breath in front of my enemies.' Similarly, for those in whom motherhood has awakened, love and compassion for everyone are as much part of their being as breathing."

- Amma Chi, also known as Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, is a spiritual leader and humanitarian advocating for peace. This quote is from her speech "Awakening Universal Motherhood" given at the Global Peace Initiative of Women Religious and Spiritual Leaders, October 7, 2002.