Happy Mother's Day

She has many names: mother, nanay, mama, mommy, inang, mum, madre, mother dear, matka, mere, mader, mudra, mor, mater, nanang, mujka, mom, mutter, mamang, moeder, inay, and supermom.  They all mean the same: God's greatest gift to humanity!

Today is the 2nd Sunday of May and it's Mother's Day! It is a day of celebration for all mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds.  There is always something deeper when it comes to women.  We even call our planet Mother Earth.  This honouring and celebration has been ongoing for thousands of years.  The importance of our mothers is of great importance across many cultures.

However, it is the modern 20th century creation that is more commonly observed now.  Of course, the commercial undertones of this day has not been lost to advertisers, sellers and marketers of goods and services.  Just look at the endless promos and sales offered on this day, and even days prior and after.

Amidst all the celebrations, activities, festivities, shopping, and eating---let's not the forget the true essence of this day.  Happy Mother's Day!