Stay positive
Cliche, yet effective.
Ive since learned that the road to regrowing over-plucked brows can be long (and expensive).
Im so glad Ive never had to travel it.
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Thanks, Mom.Leah Faye Cooper, digital style director
Dont sweat the small stuff!
Everyone understands that things come up.
This was not just romantic advice, but a lesson in agency in all aspects of life.
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The catchphrase was quickly adopted by my friendsboth back then and in the many years since.
Someone gave a friend of hers this advice once, and apparently it stuck.
The classic yet reliable advice of trusting my gut has been the North Star throughout my life.
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Now, I find myself doing that as I make my way to work.
That was always my mums advice to me, her overly conscientious child.
As a teenager I would spend hours studying late into the night for fear of failure.
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Sleep seemed like such an epic waste of time.
I was desperate to know all the things inside out, back to front.
Did the most for us.
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It wrecked her health.
And thats always something that hurts my heart.
Now when I spend time with her, I try and remember those words.
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I indulge in restful things with her.
During her cancer treatment she discovered mindfulness.
Every now and again well lie on the floor before bedtime and play one of her yoga nidra meditations.
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My mom showed me how compassion could turn a volunteer role into a full-time job helping children with disabilities.
Her determination and dedication have shown me that women are a force to be reckoned with.
She showed me how love, humor, and friendship strengthen a marriage of 60 years.
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On this Mothers Day and every day, my mom has shown me that actions speak louder than words.
I would be too if I did the same.
For once, Im stuck.
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My fingers have been hovering over the keyboard for at least 20 minutes.
The one phrase I keep coming back to is This too shall pass.
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