Cycle of Turbulence
Seth narrated his ordeal to his mother. He noticed she beamed with smiles.
“Mum, I’m telling you this because I know you have a good eye for this matter. But mum, you’ve been smiling all along.”
“Oh! You feel I should show empathy by wearing a worried look. See, my love, life teaches us in varied ways. It teaches each of us in its different versions.”
“But it’s enervating.”
“Yes, I know. We only need to push against the tide. We need to have a deciduous heart. I smiled because life is aiding you to script your chapbook of memories.”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWhat do you mean by “decidious heart?” Loved this line, “life is aiding you to script your chapbook of memories.”
A deciduous heart means a strong and resilient heart. Yes, life’s lessons can all be put together in a chapbook.
Seth’s mother is very wise, Thompson. An interesting story with a strong message.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYes, she truly is.
I, too, love the idea of a chapbook of memories and lessons. Sometimes we despair and wonder why certain things happen to us but often in time we learn a very valuable lesson. A wise mother and a great story, Thompson. Well done!
Thank you, Sandra. Wise mothers are a blessing to their children.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow! I envied the mum on your story for being very wise mom. I wish I am wise as her. I also loved this line: “…….I smiled because life is aiding you to script your chapbook of memories.” Such a great lesson. Well done, Thompson.
Thank you, Lotchie. Wise mums are priceless. Jewels of inestimable worth. Every mum is special in their own way.
You’re most welcome, Thompson.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThere is a great lesson in this story, Thompson. Without hardship and failures, that scrapbook with useful lessons will be empty. The mother is very wise.
Yes, Christer. She truly is.
This is a memorable story, Thompson. I love the “deciduous heart” expression. It reminds me of the great trees that surround my home – majestic and powerful, and living long lives. I also love the idea of life as a chapbook of memories. Great writing.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Fuji.