Originally published May 2015 Last month, my mom and I were flying to an event where I was speaking. As I told her about some exciting things happening with Momastery, Together Rising, and my book—she seemed quieter than usual. I asked her what was wrong and her eyes got watery. She said, Oh, it’s nothing, honey. It’s silly. What? I said. Her voice quivered as she said, Oh, it’s just that you and your sister are doing such world-changing, important work. I’m so proud of you. Sometimes I wish I’d done something important, something world-changing—so you two could be as proud of…

I just want to write to you this morning. Nothing fancy, just me and my coffee and you. Like this. It’s 5:45AM. I love mornings so very much. Everything is so simple and peaceful and I always feel like: everything’s fine. What was I so worried about yesterday? Then everybody starts waking up and I start remembering. I’m good over here, you guys. A little overwhelmed, maybe. I’ve got the book coming out in a few months and I have two fears about that. First, there’s gonna be a lot of hoopla. It’s unavoidable. It makes me feel jittery to…

LOVE WARRIORS: I have a secret to tell you. It’s about Mother’s Day. You know the story the world has told you about Mother’s Day: that it’s a Hallmark holiday only about staying home and snuggling up and opening gifts and having pedicures and brunch with our little tribe? It’s a lie. Mother’s Day was never about brunch. Listen to me you guys, because this is the best, most awesome thing I know. Mother’s Day wasn’t created by Hallmark. Mother’s Day was created by ONE OF US — a grieved, activist,  revolutionary Love Warrior named Julia Ward Howe. Tired of…