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The (Motherly) Voice In My Head


Close your eyes, think of your mother, and you will likely recall her voice reciting familiar sayings. I am lucky to have a mom that loves her kids and takes her job as Mom very seriously. Here's a short list of some of her sayings that occasionally wander through my mind:


"Are you full, Bryan?"

My mom obviously favored me when it came to helping size while growing up. I was always running around and never seemed to gain weight. My mom's concern for my weight included perks like being served first more often than not, and also receiving the largest slices of dessert.

"You look so good in green, and gold. Avoid white; it makes you look washed out."

My mom helped me understand the importance of fashion.  In all likelihood, I'd have opted to wear sweatpants and t-shirts my whole adolescence had it not have been for her direction.

"Take your school bag up to your room, please." And "when you see a cabinet open, close it."

Thanks to my mom's repeated reminders to pick up after myself, I grew to be very aware of my personal impact on communal living spaces. For better or worse, I also now have the pompous habit of closing all the cabinets in the house anytime I see one of my roommates leave one open.

"Don't wait to be asked. Look for what needs to be done and do it."

I love this one. It has served me well in serving roommates, girlfriends, home teachees, and basically everyone around me. Thanks, Mom! And happy birthday.


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  1. HeatherFri Oct 28, 03:28:00 PM MDT

    Great post. I hear a lot of mom sayings in my mind. But never the are you full one. Lots of "look for opportunities to serve and do it"

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  2. Julie TFri Oct 28, 04:52:00 PM MDT

    Brilliant, Bryan! Love this and Erma was right on about giving out advice!
    I'm so glad you realize (d) where I was coming from in trying to help you be your best!!! And that some of the things I drilled are serving you - and others- well!

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  3. NoelleSat Oct 29, 09:36:00 PM MDT

    Great post Bry. I also hear Mom's voice in my head on several of those (cabinet doors, yes, "are you full" no) Oh and always the white-washes-you-out comment ;)

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