As a soapmaker, I’ve often reflected on the transformation that raw, disparate ingredients undergo to become something entirely new – a beautiful bar of soap. Each ingredient in the soapmaking process plays a critical role, much like the experiences and parts of our identity that mold us.
Today, on this rainy February morning, I find this process analogous to my journey into motherhood. Just as oils and lye come together in a delicate balance to create soap, I am bringing parts of my old self and my new role as a mother together to shape a new identity.
🔹Like measuring the lye with precision, I’m carefully considering the past and taking forward only what serves me in my new roles.
🔹As the water acts as a medium for transformation in soap, time and support systems nurture my transition into motherhood.
🔹Stirring symbolizes the blending of old and new, gradually integrating my experiences, hopes, and dreams to stabilize this new phase of life.
🔹The curing time is the patience I embrace, giving myself grace as I solidify into the best version for my little ones.
To every mother out there, remember, you are the alchemist of your story, beautifully crafting a balance between who you were and who you are becoming. Each day is a step closer to unveiling a masterpiece of identity, rich with nourishment for the souls you touch – much like the soap bars that nurture the skin.
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