Mothering vs. Nurturing

With Mother's Day upon us, I've been pondering the differences between "mothering" and "nurturing."

In short, any woman who gives birth gains the right to call herself a Mother. And usually, mothering and nurturing go hand-in-hand -- but there are exceptions. Does Mother's Day celebrate us all equally?

There are plenty of women who aren't moms -- whether by choice or chance -- who are great nurturers. How do we celebrate them? How do we credit their investment of love, care and time?

Sometimes, what or who you're mothering isn't a person, it's a project or a calling that makes the world a better place, touches lives in a meaningful way or brightens the day of someone we don't even know.

To all who nurture and mother, best wishes for a wonderful day.