--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Being a mom, it feels like I did…" description: "\"Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that the Creator exists. And all ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f1/jill-scott-1737_being-a-mom_being-a-mom-it-feels-like-i-did-somethin_2652994.png" --- # Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and… ![“Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that the Creator exists. And all of that has made me feel sexier and stronger. I call it 'lava in my spine.'” quote by Jill Scott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f1/jill-scott-1737_being-a-mom_being-a-mom-it-feels-like-i-did-somethin_2652994.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f1/jill-scott-1737_being-a-mom_being-a-mom-it-feels-like-i-did-somethin_2652994.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f1/jill-scott-1737_being-a-mom_being-a-mom-it-feels-like-i-did-somethin_2652994.png) > “Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that the Creator exists. And all of that has made me feel sexier and stronger. I call it 'lava in my spine.'” [Jill Scott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jill-scott/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Motherhood empowers her, confirming faith and boosting confidence, described as a powerful, fiery feeling within her spine. **In simple terms:** Motherhood gives strength, faith, and confidence. Key Takeaway Celebrate the empowering feeling of motherhood. Themes motherhood empowerment faith confidence inner strength Mood joyful empowered Type personal inspirational When to use this quote - parenting - personal growth - spiritual affirmation - self‑esteem building Key Concepts feminist spirituality psychology of motherhood body metaphor Questions to Reflect On - How does motherhood change your self‑view? - What does “lava in my spine” symbolize for you? 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