When I first stumbled upon a saying which says, "It's better to give than to receive", my first reaction when I was 7 years old was, "What the heck? How can you give something and don't expect anything in return? That is unfair!
I think it's just normal for a kid to react that way. For all our life we were given by our parents things that we needed and for free.
From the moment we were knit in our mother's womb, we were given our first present - the gift of unconditional love. They didn't hesitate to make us feel loved and appreciated even if we were still a strangers to them. They waited patiently for the right time of our arrival without even complaining about the hardships and responsibilities given to them. Instead they value our presence and consider us as God's gift to them.
When we first laid eyes on the world, they provided us the security that no one will ever try to harm us. They made sure that we are taken care, treated fairly and that we are the most beautiful creation in the world.
Growing up, we were offered with proper clothes, nutrition and descent education for us to be fully equipped when we conquer the world. They never get tired to teach us lessons of life for us to be stronger and wiser individuals.
When we are ready to be out in the world, they never fail to encourage us. They never stop to cheer in our success and drop a tear every time we fall. They carried us during our weakest time until we are again ready to stand with out head up high. When we are lost, they would hold our hand and will not let it go until they are sure that we are on the right path.
And most importantly they were never scared to let us blossomed from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly ready to soar really high up in the sky.
Chasing for our dreams is always the most exciting, wonderful and yet challenging part of our journey. But don't dare to forget the two most amazing people behind you. After all, who and what you are depends on how your parents raised you. For in the middle of our walk, there will always be a sign on the road saying:
REMEMBER IT'S NOW YOUR TIME TO GIVE BACK!
Giving back may not always mean capital M-O-N-E-Y. For money can't always give us or them real and genuine happiness. What matters most are the simple things like;
saying thank you for all the hardships and sacrifices that they went through in order to give us comfortable life.
appreciating them and making them feel really special. After all, they deserved also to be loved unconditionally just like how they loved us all our life.
spending time with them enjoying picnics, lunches or travelling places just like the way they enjoyed watching every school program and events in our life.
providing them with proper nutrition, appropriate clothes and medication to lengthen their life. For they should be honored and respected for all the amazing things they did for us to survive this crazy world.
reminding them of their worth as a person and offering them the security that no matter what we will always be on their side. For they should never be left alone just like the times when they would stay with us during our nightmares at night.
never fail to hold their hands during our walk to make them feel protected and guided.
kiss and hug them every chance we got. And don't be ashamed to say how much we love them. For you'll never know what tomorrow brings.
It may seems mushy, but it's true. For sometimes the most simple things bring great impact on our life.
For sweet captured moments and memories will always be etched in our hearts.
xoxo
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