From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich.This Mother's day it seemed appropriate to engage in a similar exercise. So:
From my mother I learned to take people as I find them, to put aside my pre-conceived ideas and deal with the person actually in front of me. I also learned that we don't love people because they're perfect, to accept that our fellow humans have flaws and limitations which shouldn't blind us to the reasons we value their company. And from her devotion to her family and service to her community I have the ongoing example of a life well lived.
Thanks Mum.
