There is no virgin in a maternity ward!!

#The Wise Midwife and the Maternity Ward

Once, in a small town nestled between hills and rivers, there was a famous maternity ward known far and wide for the wisdom of its midwives. Among these midwives, there was one old woman named Amina, revered not only for her skill in childbirth but for her deep understanding of life.

One day, a young woman named Lila came to the maternity ward. Unlike the usual joyful mothers-to-be, Lila wore a troubled expression. She was heavy with child, but her heart felt even heavier with worry. Amina noticed this immediately and, after a while, asked her gently, “What troubles you, child?”

Lila looked at the midwife and said, “I’m afraid, Amina. I’m not ready. I’ve never felt prepared to become a mother, and now, as the time approaches, I feel even more uncertain. What if I fail? What if I am not pure enough to take on this responsibility? My past… it haunts me.”

Amina smiled knowingly, her eyes soft but wise. “Come, sit with me,” she said, guiding Lila to a chair by the window where the light filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow over the room.

“You see this place?” Amina gestured to the ward. “This is where women come to bring life into the world. It is a place of new beginnings, but it is also a place of deep transformation. And let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of helping women like you.”

Lila’s eyes searched Amina’s face, waiting for the wisdom she hoped would calm her anxious heart.

“There is no virgin in a maternity ward,” Amina said quietly, watching for Lila’s reaction.

Lila blinked, confused at first. “What do you mean?” she asked.

Amina leaned closer. “It means that when you enter this ward, your life is about to change in a way that no innocence can shield. The act of creation, of birth, strips away any illusions of purity or perfection. You are stepping into the raw and real experience of life. No one who walks through these doors is untouched by the complexity and the power of life. And that’s the point.”

“But I’m afraid I’m not pure,” Lila said, still clinging to her doubts.

Amina shook her head gently. “Purity is not the measure of worth in this ward, child. It is strength. It is the willingness to embrace the journey, the challenges, the love, and the sacrifices that come with it. No one who steps into motherhood, or any significant transformation, does so untouched by the weight of their past. But that is what makes them strong, not weak.”

“Do you understand?” Amina asked.

Lila nodded slowly, absorbing the words. “So, it’s not about being unblemished, but about being ready to face whatever comes?”

Amina smiled. “Exactly. The only people who fear the imperfections of life are those who have not yet lived it fully. Here, in this ward, every woman is scarred in some way—by her past, by her doubts, by her mistakes. But those scars are what give them the strength to become mothers, to give life. There is no place for illusions here, only the truth of life as it is.”

As Lila sat in the quiet room, she began to understand. She had been chasing an ideal of perfection, worrying that her past mistakes made her unworthy of the journey ahead. But in truth, those very experiences gave her the depth to embrace this new role with humility and grace.

The next morning, Lila gave birth to a healthy baby girl. The fear in her heart had softened, replaced by a quiet confidence. She knew she wasn’t perfect, and that was okay. She had something far more valuable—resilience, courage, and the willingness to grow into the person she needed to be.

#Key Takeaway

This story teaches us that transformation is not for the pure or untouched, but for the brave and willing. The proverb, "There is no virgin in a maternity ward," is a metaphor for life’s major changes. Whether it's motherhood, a career leap, or any significant life event, we are never truly "pure" or completely prepared. Life's trials, mistakes, and imperfections make us stronger. We don’t have to be flawless to succeed; we just have to be open to the journey and embrace the changes it brings.

The true essence of growth lies not in avoiding difficulties but in facing them head-on. Every scar, every fear, every imperfection molds us into the people we are meant to be.

This story about Lila and Amina's wisdom reminds us that none of us are ever truly "ready" for life's big transformations—but that's what makes them so powerful. Share this story and inspire others to embrace their journeys, imperfections and all!

#One Question for You

In your life, what transformations are you resisting because you believe you are not "pure" or "ready"? What if, like the mothers in the maternity ward, your imperfections and past experiences are what will give you the strength to face your next chapter?

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