Moms may think their advice goes unheard and unheeded, and who could blame them? In the chaos of life, they often don’t get the appreciation they deserve for the priceless pearls of wisdom they dispense daily. Nonetheless, their words have far more impact than they realize.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked our audience to share the timeless phrases and life lessons that their moms handed down and that they continue to treasure today. Here were some of our favorites:
“My mom always tells me to ‘enjoy your life, baby. Enjoy your life.’ The way she says it just resonates with me every time — makes me slow down and find the joy.”
Crystal Scretching, pictured with her mom, Pallas Scretching
“She used to say, “A whistling woman and a crowing hen never come a good end.’”
Sabrina M. Messenger, pictured with her mom, Irmalee Bates
“Don’t do things with the expectation of getting something in return.”
Kristen Brewer Kurka Griffin, pictured with her mother, Michelle Kurka, and her sister, Taylor Cook
“Always ask for what you want. The worst that can happen is that they say no.”
Kay Cox, pictured with her late mother, Marion Loggans
“’If you’ve got it, flaunt it, cause one day, you won’t have it’ and ‘Family is everything’”
Holly Norwood pictured with her late mother, Mary Poindexter
