An Important Lesson I Learnt From My Dad

Summary

The author reflects on the life lessons of resilience and hope taught by their 87-year-old father, who continues to garden despite challenges, symbolizing the belief in nurturing a better world.

Abstract

The article titled "An Important Lesson I Learnt From My Dad" discusses the author's father, who at 87 years old, exemplifies resilience and optimism despite past regrets and life's hardships. The father, described as a visionary, strives to make the best of situations and maintains faith in humanity's capacity for good. His dedication to gardening, even when faced with setbacks such as health issues and destructive weather, serves as a metaphor for cultivating hope and kindness in society. The author draws inspiration from the father's determination to sow seeds, both literally in his garden and figuratively in life, encouraging readers to consider what actions they are taking to foster a kinder, more just world.

Opinions

The author's father admits to past mistakes but focuses on making the most out of life's situations, often at a personal emotional cost.
Despite life's unfairness, he believes in the power of good people to make a positive difference.
His current project of tending to a garden represents his enduring hope and the belief that effort and care can lead to growth and improvement.
The father's resilience, particularly in starting over after his garden is damaged by heavy rains, is seen as an inspiration to keep believing in and working towards a better future.
The author is motivated by the father's actions to advocate for peace, kindness, love, and mutual care as foundational for a more compassionate society.
The article concludes with a call to action, prompting readers to reflect on and share the ways they are contributing to a world where everyone feels safe, cared for, and valued.

An Important Lesson I Learnt From My Dad

and how it can inspire you!

At 87 years old and 9 months (every month counts 💪🏾) dad is the first to admit he hasn’t always done the right thing and made mistakes which he can’t undo.

And he has always shared with me his sorrow about certain life choices.

However, one thing I know, dad is a visionary dad and always strives to make the best out of a situation — often at great emotional loss, which he tries to hide but I see.

Even though life hasn’t always treated him fairly, he believes that there is hope for humanity and that enough good people can make a difference.

At 87 years old and 9 months, (every month counts!) these days he infuses this hope and belief into his little patch of earth in the yard.

With the help of our cousin Denis, and when his back and legs aren’t playing him up, dad is happy as he tends to his lettuce patch and sows seeds, in the hope they will grow.

💜So, for me, seeing dad’s determination and belief that the seeds will grow and flourish, even when washed away by the heavy rains — and he and Denis have to start over, makes me smile and keeps me believing in better. 😊

Keeps me believing that peace, kindness, love and caring for each other are the tools we need to strengthen in our hearts and seats of power for a kinder, more loving society.

🌻So, today, I encourage you to pause and ponder,

“what seeds are you sowing and nurturing to build a kinder, more just world where all children and adults feel safe, cared for and tended to? “

Thank you for reading and share the seeds you are sowing in the comments so we can encourage you to keep you going.