Summary

A mother is touched by her 7-year-old daughter's selfless wish for the world to overcome the coronavirus so that everyone can return to a normal life.

Abstract

While walking home from the temple, a mother is asked by her young daughter to share her wish. Initially hesitant to reveal her thoughts, the mother is moved when her daughter expresses a desire for the end of the coronavirus pandemic, not for personal or family gain, but for the collective good of the world. The daughter's wish is rooted in the desire to resume normal activities like visiting malls and toy shops, but also extends to the well-being of everyone globally. The mother reflects on her parenting, feeling proud for raising a child with such an altruistic perspective.

Opinions

The mother is initially apprehensive about sharing her wish, believing that speaking it aloud might prevent it from coming true.
She values her daughter's perspective and is proud that her child has developed a sense of global empathy and selflessness.
The daughter's wish reflects a longing for normalcy and the simple joys of childhood that were disrupted by the pandemic.
The mother acknowledges the depth of her daughter's understanding and the innocence with which she views the world's problems.
The daughter's wish for the pandemic to end is seen as a mature and unselfish desire that transcends personal or familial interests.
The mother is introspective, recognizing her own surprise at her daughter's wish and the effectiveness of her parenting in fostering such compassion in her child.

You Want to Know What I Wished?

My daughter asked me this and I did not expect her answer

We were walking back home from the temple when she asked me that question.

I wanted to tell her: When you tell out your wish loud, it may not come true.

But the Mommy's heart wanted to know what was going on in the 7-year-old’s mind.

So I said: Yes, I would love to know.

Daughter: I wish, coronavirus is over this year, Mom.

Me: What?!

Daughter: Yes!

Me: Didn’t you wish anything for our family?

Daughter: No, Mommy. I think the world becoming covid free is more important than everything else.

OMG…what have I done, a part of me came out to pat my back for raising a kid who wishes not just for herself or the family! But for something bigger and better!

Me: You mean, you wished for the world?

Daughter: Yeah, You can say that too.

Me: Wait, what do you mean? What is your wish again?

Daughter: Mommy, don’t be silly. I just told you my wish. I …WANT… CORONAVIRUS… TO… BE… OVER.

Me: Why?

Daughter: What do you mean why? Only then, we can go out to malls, theatres, toy shops,…And live a normal life!

Me: What about the world?

Daughter: Yeah, everyone else can do that too.

The part of me ducks back with no further due.

🤪🤪🤪

I want to give a shout-out to Drashti Shroff for her beautiful story about how she sparked positivity with her creative mind during the most needed moment in her marriage.

A Small Package of Positivity

A letter I sent to my husband after a night’s fight

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