You Gotta Be

I've been listening to that song "You Gottta Be" by Des'ree a lot lately in an attempt to get myself pumped up and my confidence up to go back to work. As I am listening to it though...I am realizing the chorus (my favorite part) and the first verse pertains A LOT to motherhood as well. So, for those of you not familiar with the song, here are the words:
First Verse:
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry

Chorus:
You gotta be Bad
You gotta be Bold
You gotta be Wiser
You gotta be Hard
You gotta be Tough
You gotta be Stronger
You gotta be Cool
You gotta be Calm
You gotta Stay together
All I know, All I know...Love will save the day

Those words: Bad, Bold, Wiser, Hard, Tough, Stronger, Cool, Calm, Stay together
These are all words that as a mom (or a nurse) you try to do to make it through the day (I especially love the stay together part!) . And when it comes down to it...in the end...Love will save the day.

So all you moms (or nurses) out there should download this song and listen to it every morning as you have those first sips of coffee. It could be your mantra!