The Forgotten Village

Golden Goddess
May 2
5 min read

Reclaiming the Sacred Role of Motherhood in a Shattered Society

Where Did the Village Go?

Once upon a time, motherhood was not a role performed in isolation, but a deeply honored position within the collective rhythm of the village. Mothers were surrounded by aunties, grandmothers, neighbors, and sisters. Children were raised in the arms of many, nourished not only by food and shelter but by presence, story, and spiritual connection. Today, that rhythm has been fractured. Modern society has turned motherhood into a job to be managed between other “more productive” duties. Childcare has become a service to outsource, and many women feel forced to choose between nurturing their children or contributing to the economy.

But this isn’t just a logistical problem. It is a spiritual one. When the sacred bond between a mother and her child is continually interrupted—day after day, year after year—our society suffers a soul-deep wound. And mothers carry the weight of that loss in silence.

Personal Story: A Nurse, A Mother, A Pandemic

In 2020, I was a newly divorced mother of six, living in South San Antonio. At the same time the world was panicking over a mysterious virus. The walls of the building echoed with grief, confusion, and fear. I witnessed suffering I can still feel it. But it wasn’t just the virus that was devastating—it was the erasure of compassion.

People were alone. Nurses became machines of policy. Touch became forbidden. There was no room for grace. And at home, my children were navigating their own emotional storms. They needed me, but I had nothing left to give. I was physically absent, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually hollowed out.

The pandemic didn’t just kill bodies. It revealed a cold truth: our society had long abandoned the village. I was one woman expected to do it all—heal strangers, raise children, survive a broken marriage, and hold my own spirit together.

That chapter left a scar, but also a deep calling. I knew I couldn’t keep sacrificing my motherhood to survive a system that wasn’t made for me—or for them.

The Spiritual Nature of the Mother-Child Bond

The relationship between a mother and child is more than biological. It is energetic. It is karmic. It is cosmic.

Children choose their mothers on a soul level. They arrive carrying pieces of ancestral memory, unfinished lessons, and divine potential. A present, spiritually attuned mother is not just raising a child—she is nurturing a soul through one of the most vulnerable, formative portals of existence.

Likewise, motherhood initiates a woman into her own spiritual evolution. Children reflect our wounds, test our limits, and open our hearts in ways no other relationship can. In many traditions, the mother is seen as the first healer, the first teacher, the embodiment of the Divine Feminine.

When this bond is interrupted—by systemic pressures, societal neglect, or chronic absence—the effects ripple across lifetimes. We don’t just lose time; we lose alignment.

When Motherhood is Outsourced

It’s important to say this with compassion: many women do not choose to leave their children in daycare, to work jobs they hate, or to miss milestones they deeply value. They do it because they feel they must—to survive, to feed their families, to be seen as worthy by a culture that equates value with income.

But what happens when we outsource our children’s emotional development? Who holds their hands when they cry midday? Who teaches them sacred stillness? Who listens to their unspoken feelings and holds the space for their soul to unfurl?

No one replaces a mother’s presence. And no amount of career success or social approval will heal the ache that grows when this role is suppressed or shamed.

Rebuilding the Village: Practical & Spiritual Solutions

If the old systems don’t support us, then we must build new ones. Here are some empowering, spiritually aligned ways that mothers can reclaim presence while still generating income:

Micro-businesses & Apothecaries: Start small, meaningful businesses from home—selling herbal products, spiritual tools, handmade goods, or digital resources.
Online Services: Offer healing sessions, coaching, tarot readings, or educational classes through virtual platforms.
Creative Arts & Publishing: Turn your wisdom into eBooks, printables, or courses through platforms like Etsy, Gumroad, or Patreon.
Homeschool Co-ops & Skill Shares: Collaborate with other conscious families to educate and support each other’s children.
Grants & Nonprofit Projects: Create programs that support maternal wellness, family healing, or spiritual education—there are funds available for heart-led work.
Spiritual Membership Communities: Build online or local sisterhoods where mothers exchange energy, services, and support.

These are not pipe dreams—they are living templates. The sacred feminine is rising again, and it calls us not just to awaken, but to live differently.

A New Paradigm for the Divine Mother

We are not meant to mother in isolation. We are not meant to burn ourselves out in systems that do not see the sacredness of what we do. The Divine Mother archetype is returning—not just as a concept, but as a living presence in our communities, homes, and daily lives.

To be a mother is to be a portal. A healer. A guide. A sacred mirror.

When we reclaim this truth, we no longer settle for crumbs of support or silent suffering. We create lives where our children are raised in love, in presence, and in the fullness of our being.

It’s Time to Rebuild the Village

To every mother reading this: you are not alone. You are not “just” a mom. You are a temple of wisdom, a vessel of divine love, and a creator of worlds.

Let us return to the rhythm of the village—not by waiting for it to come back, but by becoming it. Let’s build circles of support, economies of heart, and pathways of purpose that allow us to raise our children and rise into our highest selves.

The sacred role of motherhood is not behind us—it’s ahead of us. Let’s walk there together.