The traditions of celebrating Mother’s Day and the role of a mother vary so widely because of individual circumstance and from family to family, place to place. But it seems the universal message is the almost same: for most part, we are who we are because of our mothers (yes, fathers have a big role too – more about that on Father’s Day!)
My Mom and maternal grandma especially taught us many extraordinary life lessons – love, compassion, charity, selflessness, faith, determination, optimism, hope, fulfillment. They have always been firm in their belief that true beauty is seen by the heart and in the quiet elegance visible in simple details. Likewise, true wealth consists not of what one possesses but in the sharing of what one has and in the togetherness of family and loved ones.
This Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of the God’s amazing blessings in my life. I’m grateful that these perspectives and lessons have shaped my own worldview. And I’m grateful for my loving family – wonderful husband and 2 beautiful children – and for the opportunity to celebrate being a mother and to do the things that I love and enjoy with them, every single day.
Here’s a toast to true beauty and wealth to all mothers – Happy Mother’s Day!
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