I heard this statement for the first time in a speech contest. I gave it a thought that evening and it is then that this story of a wonderful lady struck my mind. Let me share this story with you.
She was born in the templetown of Tirupati and was brought up with equal shares of pampering and dicipline. Being born and brought up in a family which always upheld the notion of "Athithi Devo Bhava", she imbibed the greatest quality in the world - patience. She started observing people from various places and various kinds. As she grew up, she learnt more about people and their behaviour.
A few years later, she got married to a guy from a joint family. Soon after that she had to accompany him to a village where he was posted. She had to stay in a house (hut) which did not have a flooring and proper sanitation. She did not complain. She accepted the change with a smile. She gained respect among all her new family members for her attitude.
With the support of her entire family, she did her M.A in music and secured a gold medal for standing first in the university. She started her career as a lecturer in the same university. Soon, she was asked to join her husband leaving her job. She agreed and eventually that marked a full stop to her career. She accepted the change again with a smile.
She did extremely well as a home maker and became the centre of the family and favourite of everybody around. She supported her husband and family during financial instabilities with a smile on her face and when the situations changed and their status became better, she accepted it with the same smile.
When her daughters entered teenage she became their best friend. She accepted all the changes in their thought processes with a smile. As they grew up, when they took their decisions, some of them against her wish, she again accepted them with a smile.
All through her life she never uttered the words "I am afraid", "I am worried" and "I can't".
When I ask this beautiful woman to teach the secret of her happiness, she says "Life is simple. Accept Change" with a smile.
It gives me an immense pleasure and a great sense of proud to tell you that I am the daughter of this great woman.
I love you Mom !
