"Motherhood has relaxed me in many ways. You learn to deal with crisis. I've become a juggler, I suppose. It's all a big circus, and nobody who knows me believes I can manage, but sometimes I do"

Jane Seymour’s reflection on motherhood reveals a transformation rooted in adaptability, resilience, and the humble humor that comes with navigating life's chaos. She acknowledges that becoming a mother has brought a sense of relaxation to her character, not because circumstances are less hectic but because she’s learned to handle the unpredictable. The presence of children and the demands of family life introduce constant crises, small or large, that must be faced daily. Instead of being overwhelmed by these challenges, Seymour describes a growth in her ability to manage them, suggesting that repeated encounters with crisis have developed her composure.

Describing herself as a “juggler” brings to life the image of a person balancing myriad responsibilities, all in motion and requiring focus, dexterity, and quick thinking. There’s an inherent sense of performance in this role, as though every day is another act under the big top, with pressing needs tossing themselves toward her from all angles. The metaphor of life as a ‘big circus’ further emphasizes the unpredictability and constant movement that define her days, tasks, emotions, and surprises flying about, with her in the center ring trying to keep all the pieces airborne.

What adds heart to her statement is the self-deprecating humor and gentle defiance of expectations from others. She remarks that “nobody who knows me believes I can manage,” admitting that onlookers imagine she must be on the verge of letting it all drop. Yet, the admission “sometimes I do” reveals a quiet, authentic pride in her accomplishments. She doesn’t claim perfection; she accepts the struggle, accepts the frequent surprise that she really is managing after all. Seymour’s words resonate with anyone who’s ever felt doubted, by others or by themselves, yet met life’s challenges with unexpected grace, flexibility, and even laughter, discovering strength in the balancing act required by motherhood and life itself.