Comments on: The Meaning in Mother’s Day

By: Senia Maymin

Senia Maymin — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:45:52 +0000

Angus,
What a great description of your Mom. So specific in the details. I like this: “As I reflect she was always close to delight, easy to delight and happy to engage with people of all faiths in that.” It felt really warm to read this.
S.

By: Gigi

Gigi — Tue, 15 May 2007 05:16:50 +0000

Angus,
Thank you for sharing your mother’s extraordinary achievements. From your orange socks to your quick smiles and laughter I can see that you share in your mother’s delight of life.
You bring up such an important concept about birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even anniversaries - our rituals celebrate our values and these special days are really about cherishing the values that our families and loved ones share with us, which shape who we are and how we touch others.

Thank you, Angus.

By: Angus Skinner

Angus Skinner — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:39:34 +0000

Thank you Giselle, this is history I did not know. My lovely mother died many years ago but she would have loved to read your account, as did I.
I think you are absolutely right to emphasize the importance of rituals/ceremonies/events, their value and meaning.
I am in awe really of all that my mother achieved, loving the five of us children, herself the youngest of eight and pretty much in control of her 7 brothers. She built the first primary school in Jallalpur Jattan (Pakistan) where I was born. My mum was born in Bornesketaig, Skye in a two roomed ‘black house’ that housed animals as well as the family and she was the first girl from there to go to University. A missionary she carried her religious views lightly as well as practically. As I reflect she was always close to delight, easy to delight and happy to engage with people of all faiths in that. We seem to be losing that innocence of perception and I am fearful of the consequences. Your piece reminded me of the importance of my mother in my values and basic compass. Thank you.

Angus

By: Senia Maymin

Senia Maymin — Mon, 14 May 2007 07:11:29 +0000

Gigi, I never knew the history! It sounds like it was more a work day at first rather than the relax day it is now.

And I like your “from gratitude letter to highest day of phone calls” and “from church to dining out” comparisons.

By: Giselle Nicholson

Giselle Nicholson — Sun, 13 May 2007 17:55:04 +0000

This is a great website for those who want to simplify their holidays, especially around Christmas.

http://www.newdream.org/holiday/index.php