At the Academy Awards this year, what grabbed my attention were the moments that held the most importance for us here at Mamala Media. Those moments were the many wonderful dedications to Moms that were expressed through out the show.
Several celebrities, including Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron, walked the red carpet with their Mom’s by their side. Many of the award winner’s speeches were filled with appreciation for their Mamas. All of this stirred my senses and got me listening in a whole new way to what the biggest award show in Hollywood was saying about being a parent.
One of the first acceptance speeches of the evening for Best Short Film (live action) called “The Neighbors Window”, went like this…
“I want to dedicate this to my Mom… who was the best story teller I ever knew. I learned from watching her that a well told story is a powerful thing. It can change the way we see the world. It can help us to notice other people, to care about those other people, and maybe, love each other a little bit more.” Marshall Curry
Chrissy Metz from the TV series “This is Us” ended her song “I’m Standing with You” with the passionate shout out, “I love you Mom.”
Laura Dern, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, shared that her mom Diane Ladd, who was Laura’s date that night, and her Dad, well know actor Bruce Dern, were her heroes.
“Some say you may never meet your heroes,” she said. “I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents.”
It was a good night for Mamalas!
How enjoyable it was to watch and listen to the brilliant story makers of our day, tell how grateful they are to their Moms for writing on the tablets of their hearts during their most formative years.
The way we live out our lives in front of our children can be the best story we ever tell.
So, to all you Mamalas and Daddylas ~ we salute you, we celebrate you and we ask you ~
What story will you invest in your children and how will it help your children see and change the world?