gentle mother hen

I love this about the value of gentleness:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Daily-Meditation--Dressed-in-Gentleness.html?soid=1011221485028&aid=DW0NPhUFFpA

Sometimes I have to think about my love and check if it needs to maybe be more gentle than forceful. Often I can feel my love fiercely, protectively. I wonder if it comes with being a mother, I often picture myself as a mother tiger or lioness. I've heard how love can make us so powerful we can lift heavy vehicles off trapped people. The concept I have of myself today tho is of a mother hen. I've always loved the image of God as a mother hen protecting her brood. Today my wings are wide and my comfort warm. Gather in people, it's good to be close and feel the softness.