After glorifying labour on May 1, the world celebrates
Mother’s Day during mid-May. It is my conviction that we should celebrate labour
and mother every moment of our life for they are the backbone of the very
process of life. There is no substitute for mother’s milk or mother’s love. I
enjoyed both in abundance in my life. I know there are many in this world
deprived of this amrita even at the young age. Should we not compensate them by
our love and extending the hand of friendship?
I have never seen my mother quarreling with my father or
vice versa. It does not mean they did not have any differences in life. Not
much formally educated they passed the ultimate test in relationship: Agree to
disagree but to hold hands.
They counted their blessings without grumbling about the
absence of comforts. They tightened their belt and led a sacrificial life to
see their children settled in life. They took control of their lives without
yielding to stress. This is the most important component of power which many of
us lack.
Life is a series of endless problems. It is full of calamitous
and pleasant events. It is not the events that are important but how we handle
them and perceive them.
While celebrating the
Mother’s Day we shall remember the old prayer:
God, Grant me the serenity to accept
The things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
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