The etiquette is light but the affection is heavy
"Bafang Garden Vegetables"
Dear Poster:
Christmas is here again. Remember that you have been a good helper to your parents since you were three years old. Every year when the Christmas tree is put up, you carefully hang the small decorations that mom collected on the treetop one by one. I was responsible for the high places, and you were responsible for the low places. Gradually, you grew taller than your mother, and the star placed on the top of the tree became your job.
In high school, when you slept late, you helped me wrap gifts and write cards. Year after year, we worked together to organize gifts for more than 20 relatives and friends. When your physical fitness surpassed that of your father, you would move from the house to the yard, automatically helping to carry boxes and hang lights. It wasn't until you entered college that this stick was passed on to your younger brother. Due to the economic downturn in the past two years, relatives and friends have agreed to keep the holiday simple and give as few gifts as possible. Thinking that since you went to college, we have always been in a hurry, and the phone network has been in a few words. Since I don’t spend time shopping this year, I just want to calm down and use pen and paper to wrap up my expectations and encouragement for you into this gift for you:
Adjust your vision
Because you like sports, are tall and strong, and have naturally curly hair, you were selected as a model by a dress company in high school. This is the opportunity and honor God has given you. Although you don’t wear famous brands, you know how to match colors. Mom envies you for dressing tastefully, but she also hopes you don’t pay too much attention to appearance. Because of attachment to appearance decoration, it is easy to develop a habit of relying on other people's eyes to affirm one's own worth. The original function of clothes is to provide people with basic needs, that is, warmth and security. If you have too many clothes, they will become a burden in life. Not only do you have to spend money and time to deal with them, but they also cultivate your desires, making people work hard to satisfy their desires, and even do things that deceive themselves and others.
Although being dignified in appearance is a kind of politeness, politeness in words and deeds is more important. Respect and relationships between people are not established by verbal flattery. Only sincerity from the heart makes people feel cordial and stable.Therefore, if you learn to adjust your vision and look from the outside into the inside, you will understand that the scenery of the soul is the key to making yourself radiant and making others respect you.
Learn patiently
To cultivate the spiritual scenery, it requires training in many aspects. I remember that you have been working after school to earn pocket money since you were 16 years old, and you have also been volunteering in nursing homes, plus studying on campus. These experiences have helped you to be independent and diligent, and have also triggered you to think about the meaning of life, leading you to return to God. Looking for answers in front of you. Mom is glad that you came to church again on Sunday, but you don’t seem to be able to fully understand what you heard.
Some people say: "A proud person has no God; a jealous person has no friends; an angry person has no self." Outstanding scientists, writers, or artists throughout the ages all understand that no matter how great human achievements are, they cannot be achieved before the God who controls the universe. Still looks small. Because no matter how the environment changes, we have to face limitations of body, time and knowledge. But if you know how to learn humbly and patiently, you will definitely have a wise beginning in the endless journey of life.
Therefore, always guard your heart and be a humble and meek person; that is, accept all kinds of people, be patient and obedient, see more of the advantages of others, and respect all walks of life.If you study science and engineering, you should also respect those who study literature and art; when life goes well, don’t forget to care for the hungry and poor corners of the world. Just like the various small decorations hanging on the Christmas tree, they have their brightness and meaning from different angles. This combination also shows a peaceful and happy atmosphere.
Experience true abundance
When you were just sixteen years old, you once failed to do a good job in housework. You, who had always been obedient, had an endless argument with your mother, saying that your mother handled personnel matters unfairly. I thought about it all night and finally admitted my mistake to you, and you immediately apologized for your attitude. From then on, the family began to apologize to each other, and my mother realized that children need role models rather than criticism.
In the future, you will have your own family. Your parents believe that the person God has prepared for you is the most suitable for you. They also hope that you will try your best to be kind, tolerant and tolerant of each other, communicate constantly, encourage each other, and maintain your marriage with joy. becauseBeing loved is one of the joys of life, but the greater joy is to love; especially love between husband and wife and family harmony are the foundation for a rich life.
Although society defines "success" by a person's financial gain and honor, if a person only focuses on financial gain, career or prestige, no matter what title he or she gets, it will not satisfy the soul. On the contrary, if a person knows how to use the talents and love given by God to provide his family and society as much as possible, so that everyone involved in his life can benefit, he will have a successful life.
My dear child, you have grown up under the care of your parents. In the blink of an eye, you are already twenty years old. As soon as next Christmas is over, you will be ready to enter the society. At this time of rapid changes, no one can guarantee that there will be a paradise of national peace and security. . But we must also learn to let go and watch you sail into the unfathomable ocean like a light boat.
As you navigate the turbulent waters, remember that we love you forever. Mom also continues to pray for you, please remember to be grateful for the bright years, and don’t forget the power that comforted you when you were lonely. You also understand that wealth and poverty only belong to the spiritual realm; and you must always keep your eyes there to look after your parents, and they will also look after you. Your ray of hope.
love your mother 11/15/2002
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