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I Am Mother, Hear Me Roar

Crystal Stafford, Playa Guiones, Costa Rica

Today I invoked the Mother and it WORKED. Well, it kind of worked. Today was day six of my 21-day surfing streak to fierce, power-charging, warrior goddess-ness. And I was scared. Of tiny waves. So far I have made it to the outside every day of my challenge, but today the waves were a tiny bit bigger and my body was a lot bit… moodier. Breastfeeding hormones are a bitch. And they…

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Crystal Stafford, Nosara, Costa Rica
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The Middle Way

This is one of those things that has been very present in my mind lately. The Middle Way. I always say the truth is in the…

Crystal Stafford, DRC
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The Mother

This is one of my favorite maternity photos from my time in Congo. I feel like this woman depicts the essence of what it is to…

Crystal Stafford, Granny, San Ramon, Costa Rica
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Now I Know

I always thought my mom was CRAZY. That time she stood at the water’s edge when I was 13 and learning to surf, crying and begging…

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This Little Light of Mine

One unexpected result of motherhood is my newfound appreciation of humanity. What is the source of this newfound appreciation? His eyes. When I look into his…