In this fast-evolving and modern world, we often hear people complain that kindness and goodness are getting slowly eroded from the hearts of people. Everyone is becoming more and more self-centered and not caring about other people or their points of view. The readiness to help, ask if others need help, and understand without asking that others need help is hardly seen in today's world as everyone is so busy with their own agendas. But, in the midst of changing relationships, morale, and culture, how do you know that the seeds of goodness you have sown for the next generation will bloom and flourish, giving back to society in spades?
1. You know you are doing well when the little man in the house inquires about your health when you are in discomfort and offers to help in whatever way he can.
Yesterday, we had gone out for dinner to a Korean restaurant, and I had the most spicy food in my life, which I didn't enjoy at all, so I badly wanted to have something sweet. We decided to pick up ice cream from a supermarket, and suddenly, while getting out of the car, I got a catch in my right hip and leg, and it became difficult for me to walk normally. We somehow finished shopping and came home. That's when my little boy approached me, told me not to worry, and bought a hot water bag for me to apply to the sore spot. He also offered to assist me in arranging items from the shopping bag in the kitchen. It was a moment of pride for me because I have really worked hard on him, and I always try to tell him to be nice to others and offer help whenever possible. As he is growing up, he is becoming more and more mature and responsible, and he keeps an eye on me. How am I feeling during my menstrual cycle? Why am I quiet and not talking as usual? Am I tired? Do I need any help? He remembers this as a child and makes it a point to ask me! This is so fulfilling for me as a woman and a mother!
2. You know you are on the right path when the little man shares the chocolates and other stuff he received at the Fasching Carnival with other small kids because they were not able to catch hold of anything that was thrown at them.
Yesterday, there was this Faschingsparade in Karlsruhe, and my son had gone to see it with his friend. They received a lot of sweets and other items and had quite a collection of various items. But the kids standing near them were not able to collect much, and these two boys gave away their entire collection (after consuming a few favorites) to the smaller kids nearby and came home empty-handed. He came home and told me that those poor little fellows didn't get much, so we gave them (as responsible and older boys) everything we had collected. I was happy that he could do that so easily. Being an only child, it is very difficult for him to share things with others easily, but he and I are trying our best!
As a mother and a woman, it's my responsibility to raise my son in a way where I pass on the good virtues to him. That would help him to become a good human being and a good citizen of any country where he lives. He should be able to help himself and others while leading an adult life. He should be equipped with tools like compassion, empathy, understanding, and acceptance to face the world, which is going to be very different from his cushioned life at home with his parents.
Tiny steps and tiny efforts will surely go a long way. I am confident about that!
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