Children Forgive
Have you ever realised how forgiving children can be? Especially those below the age of 3. They always find it easy to forgive and forget. Adults should learn from these traits and not hold on to grudges. It’ll sure make the world a more peaceful and harmonius place. I am grateful for being able to forgive others easily.
I scolded my son yesterday for getting up to some mischief (which I shan’t elaborate on) that only 20 month olds can get into. But remembering my vow to be a more patient mother, I quickly apologised while putting him to bed. I told him I’m sorry and that he’s actually a very good boy. He just has to listen more to what mommy says for his own good (now I was starting to sound like my own mother).
The next morning, he’d start off the day cheerfully and gave me a hug and smile that melted my heart. Children are special in the way they can always wake up on the right side of bed. Eversince I’ve practiced waking up feeling grateful, my days have been like a child’s - knowing that there are many new things to learn in the day and all being fun and an adventure!
Love your children and those yet to come… Embrace them and give them your love and undivided attention.. Never be afraid to get in touch with the child in you through your own children. For you shall be cured of all adult ignorance.
We were kids once - naughtier, even! hahah
When our kids challenge our patience, look at it as an OPPORTUNITY to be more patient, right? (got this from Evan Almighty). We ‘doa’ to be generous, Allah gives us the CHANCE to be one - by showing ways to share what we have with others. So, we ‘doa’ to be good parents, Allah tests us with our kids’ “mischief”. Cool way to look at things, huh?
p/s: In my ESB seminar, I always remind students and teachers - to be good at English (or any other language), be like a kid again - ego aside.
So long…
Yup, you’re absolutely right CoachSha! I have to practice being patient with this one. Then when I have more kids (like you - fabulous!) I’ll be an even better and more experienced mother