Intuition and Motherhood
I was driving to the bank to sign some paper. Right in front of me, I saw a truck driving with his trailer door all the way up. I could see it was left open unintentionally because the trailer was full of bread products. I was right behind him. I quickly switched lanes to be safe then he changed lanes right in front of me. I’m honking at him to get his attention. Nothing. We stop at a red light and I jump out of my car while banging on the side of the truck as I run to his window. Leaving my door open to my running car. I yell to him, while pointing to his trunk: “You’re trailer is open!” He thanks me and moves to the side of the road to close the door.
At that moment, I thought about my community, my coach and my mom. I realized what my mom always showed was community stewardship. I remember often telling my mom as a child: “You know you do not have to take action all the time.” She would say: “Of course I have to.” A kid getting bullied, someone dropping something on the sidewalk or someone’s light being left on their car. She always took action. I then heard Hina Khan, my coach, say: “Make quick decisions.” Let me tell you before 2021 I was not a quick decision maker. I had to think things through or ask someone for their opinion. I always had intuitive hits or suggestions of what to do but I just ignored it. Never just acted or said what came to mind even if it needed to be heard. As I was running up to this driver, I knew I had changed and I was now a woman who took action and community responsibility.
I am starting to understand what my parents and grandparents were telling me about my community. Care for everyone. Stick out your hand. I realized my responsibility when I see something out of place, it is my responsibility to change the outcome. That is my role in the situation. I now gladly accept this role! We are all human and appreciate another person sticking out their hand. During my last maternity leave, I learned to make these quick decisions for my family. I listen to the deep knowing that comes out from within me. I know I have the best solutions for me.
Intuitively, listening to what's already in your heart, listen to the voice! You know what your potential is, what is out there for you to take or activate. It's not about learning a new task or completing another degree. You already have all the tools you need to have, you just have to release control. Trust in the process, good things will flow. You have it all, you know what you need to do.