They're the ones who scolded you and gave you a caning when you misbehaved.
The very same people who hugged you and told you could do it when you felt like you couldn't, the ones who cheered you from the stands when you emerged as champion in your favourite sport at a school competition.
The dependable duo who magically seemed to always have cash to spare whenever you asked for some (though you later found out this wasn't quite true).
And although they may the source of the most annoying yet useful reminders in your lifetime, they are also likely the two people who know you best.
We can't choose our parents, but we can choose to love them - for who they are to us and for all they've done in making us who we are today.
*Disclaimer:
I know that not everyone has loving, devoted parents, so I guess this post may not resonate with every single person who reads it. But I'm speaking optimistically here, because even though we can't choose the circumstances life throws at us, we can decide to make the best out of whatever we have, and I guess that's the main message that I'd like to get across here.
The very same people who hugged you and told you could do it when you felt like you couldn't, the ones who cheered you from the stands when you emerged as champion in your favourite sport at a school competition.
The dependable duo who magically seemed to always have cash to spare whenever you asked for some (though you later found out this wasn't quite true).
And although they may the source of the most annoying yet useful reminders in your lifetime, they are also likely the two people who know you best.
We can't choose our parents, but we can choose to love them - for who they are to us and for all they've done in making us who we are today.
*Disclaimer:
I know that not everyone has loving, devoted parents, so I guess this post may not resonate with every single person who reads it. But I'm speaking optimistically here, because even though we can't choose the circumstances life throws at us, we can decide to make the best out of whatever we have, and I guess that's the main message that I'd like to get across here.
Comments
:-)
Linda: Yup, it's good to learn from them... both the good and the bad, and then to filter and use the good bits :)
Misha: Haha yeah, I get annoyed with my Mum quite often! Maybe it's this "familiarity breeds contempt" thing :P
Jeffrey: You're welcome, and I'm glad to meet you too. Thanks for stopping by :)