Unconditional Love

Summary

The narrative describes a person's realization of their mother's unconditional love after seeking forgiveness from the universe for complaining about a lack of such love.

Abstract

The author recounts a personal experience where they express feelings of loneliness and a lack of unconditional love to the universe, leading to a dramatic response with thunder, dark clouds, and strong winds. This event prompts the individual to seek forgiveness from the universe, acknowledging their mistake and expressing a desire to correct it. The universe's wrath subsides, and in the calm that follows, the author has an epiphany about the unconditional love they have been overlooking—the love of their mother. The story concludes with a message of gratitude to mothers worldwide, emphasizing their foundational role in families, and invites readers to explore more of the author's work.

Opinions

The author initially feels unloved and complains to the universe, indicating a deep sense of isolation and longing for affection.
The universe's reaction is interpreted as a sign of displeasure, suggesting the author believes in a responsive, almost sentient cosmos.
The author's plea for forgiveness and reflection on the lesson implies a belief in the universe as a teacher or parental figure.
The realization that the author's mother embodies unconditional love underscores the theme of appreciation and recognition of one's closest relationships.
The narrative conveys a strong message about the importance of perspective and gratitude, particularly in the context of familial bonds.
The author uses the experience to remind readers of the significance of Mother's Day and to honor mothers as essential pillars of strength in their lives.

The Whole Universe Knows

One day, I was complaining to the almighty about not having anyone to love me unconditionally. Suddenly, I heard a thunderclap directly overhead with no rain. It was different from earthly thunder.

The Sun hid behind the dark clouds. A strong gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet. I got scared. I could not understand why the Universe was mad at me. I got confused because, in my mind, I was the victim. I was sad and lonely. I tried to look up at the sky, but could not. The wind kept buffeting me and crushed all my efforts.

I understood that the omen was somehow related to the complaint I took out against God. So, I asked the Almighty for forgiveness.

I said, “Dear the seen and the unseen powers of the Universe, please calm down. My creator, you know very well that no one is capable enough to face your wrath. My intention was not to upset you. If, however, I did, please forgive me. I am your child. You are my guardian angel. You have always taught me that anger is futile, and it destroys love. So, I request you to forget your anger and calm down. Tell me my mistake, and I will amend it.”

The very next second, the thunderclap stopped. The Sun came out, and the wind was silent now. The day felt normal again.

No one could tell how scary it was a few seconds before.

It was the first time I had witnessed the wrath of the Universe. I took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. My mind cleared. When I closed my eyes, I saw my mother’s face. I immediately opened my eyes.

Was that some sort of sign? I was thinking about the Almighty at that moment, then why did my mother’s face come to my mind? It could not be a mere coincidence. Was the Universe trying to tell me something? Did I miss something? I thought.

Then, I heard a voice,

“You said you have no one who loves you unconditionally. Don’t disrespect your MOTHER ever again.”

The thunderclap had stopped, but the silent tears started raining down my face.

My tears were writing the tale of my guilt.

Author’s Note — Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the world. Thank you all for being the pillar of the family.

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