As I reflect on the way we interact with the world and others, a question keeps coming to my mind: How is it that someone like this exists? Someone who is always polite, understanding and empathetic without ever feeling frustration or anger. Could there really be people who embody such qualities consistently without faltering? I can’t help but think back to my late mother who in many ways seemed to have this remarkable ability to remain calm, patient and understanding no matter the circumstances.
My mother was never one to get angry even when there were countless reasons to do so. She never carried hate in her heart even when others treated her unjustly. I remember so many times when I would feel upset on her behalf, frustrated by how people could be so cruel or thoughtless. Yet she always remained calm and reminding us that everyone has a good thing in them, no matter how bad they may seem on the surface. “See the good in people,” she would say, “and let go of the anger it’s not worth it.”
Her wisdom was extraordinary and as I reflect on it now I find myself wondering: Could there be others like her out there? Are there really people who like my mother can always rise above the negativity and see the potential for good in others even when it’s hard to find? I sometimes feel like such a mindset must be rare. After all, in the world we live in it’s so easy to fall into frustration, to react with anger or to feel hurt by the actions of others. Yet, my mother showed me that there’s a different way one of empathy, patience, understanding and a deep belief in the goodness that resides in all of us.
But can everyone really adopt this kind of perspective? I’m not so sure. I believe it takes a unique strength which doesn’t come easily to most. It’s hard to let go of the impulse to react in anger or frustration when the world around us can sometimes be so unkind. And yet I can’t help but think that my mother’s approach, though not for everyone, is something we should all strive for.
Her belief that we should see the good in people, despite their flaws was not just a lesson she taught us but it was a way of her life. And I find myself wondering: Could I, could any of us, truly live this way all the time? It’s not easy and I don’t think it’s possible for everyone. But it’s a beautiful ideal to hold on to and one that I try to remember especially when I’m faced with moments of frustration or hurt.
In a world where it’s so easy to give in to anger or bitterness, I think my mother’s wisdom is a rare gift. It’s not something everyone can do but we can all try. We can try to see beyond the surface and try to find the good in people as we try to let go of the anger that only weighs us down.
As I reflect on her legacy, I feel deeply grateful for the lessons she imparted to me. And though I know that it’s not always possible to live by these principles, I believe it’s worth the effort. We may never achieve the kind of patience and understanding she had but we can still aim to carry forward her belief in the goodness of others, choosing compassion over frustration whenever we can.
As my mother used to say, “it’s not for everyone, but you’re not everyone so you have the power to try.”
TUHAME❤️
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