Close to my heart – My Belief

Every relationship has certain limits and discipline to follow. The beauty of all is to abide by the rules and at the same time believe in what is close to my heart. The world is ready to guide you on everything else. We listen but like to do what we believe in. As a parent, a mother, I am in this dilemma so many times. Whenever an issue comes up regarding the child, the whole world is on its toes and everyone feels they are right except the mother. I am sure all the mothers would be nodding to this. And the solution? We do what we believe in; what’s close to our hearts. And mind you, this is at our own risk. We may fail many times but we are ready to take the charge.

Situations that make my heart stronger

Every situation becomes an issue and every issue results in arguments. The solution is only with us. Just listen and keep listening. Put your full concentration on listening only so that later you can decide from the discussion.

• When kids are not well – This is the phase when every person in the family thinks for the good. But since everyone thinks differently, it ends up in another argument and ego clashes. In my initial years of motherhood, I also used to react instantly and get into unnecessary talks. And many times, I was the wrong person regarding medicines and doctors. Then I realised that in all the chaos, who is suffering? My child. So it is better to watch and work for the welfare of your child.
• Kid’s school – Regular copies and Diary are checked by the mother daily. All the important notes and things to bring the next day are a mother’s job. But the moment you miss checking it for a day, the whole world judges you. This includes your child’s teacher, also. I ask everybody. What happened if I missed? Why can’t I miss? So many times I prepare the child for a school activity and it does not happen that day. Did I ask the ma’am?

The issues are many but words are less to explain this motherhood journey. What I have learnt until now is to see your child’s good and do what gives you peace. At many phases, we get confused about how to behave. As a mother or as a wife, daughter-in-law? Look at the situation and see what’s your role there? If your child is sick, do what a mother will do in that particular situation. Whether it is to let down your ego in front of your spouse or family.

In all the cases, you need to keep yourself calm, then only can you think wisely. It is important to believe in what you do.