We all have that
one person in our lives who is a constant source of inspiration to our lives. For me it is someone who embodies the ‘never give up’ philosophy most brilliantly
in her life – My mother! Mom has been
my inspiration right from the very beginning. There is something about her that
makes everyone just fall in love with her. She is beautiful, energetic,
intelligent and a constant learner! Thinking of mum gives me this warm, fuzzy feeling
just like how one would feel while having a big bowl of soup on a cold wintery
night.
From the time
she remembers, she always wanted to be a Doctor instead ended up being an Air hostess.
She was always a topper in her class, even though math was a huge task for her
but that never stopped her from acing the class. But somewhere she never gave
up on her aspiration and just recently she has concluded her studies and has
become a certified Doctor in Alternate Medicine. What makes it even more special is the fact
that along with her long working hours, endless household chores and a recurrent
shoulder condition she has managed the doctorate degree.
Learning something
new has always been her first love! It has partially to do with the fact that
she didn’t have the luxury of going to med school. She moved to Delhi right after her 12th
exam got herself enrolled in the evening college for B.com and during the day
she would work. But once she cleared her graduation, she landed up herself with
a job at Indian Airlines as an Air hostess. Life got busy but learning never
stopped, while working she did her Masters in history and even cleared a few
papers while studying for MBA. Even though should couldn’t complete it then,
she did try to give her best.
In a few more
years she retires from her long innings at the airlines, but she has already found
something to new to keep herself busy with in her retirement. She plans on further
learning yoga which would come in handy with naturopathy and ayurvedic line of
medicine. It is this perseverance what inspires my life. Whenever I am stuck, I
would go back to thinking what would mum have done and just that thought helps
me get through tough tasks easily.
Her life story
is inspirational and if there is one thing you can take away from her is - you don’t
really need to compromise on your dream even if it takes time.
P.S. - And it goes without saying none of this would have been possible without daddy's support. He has always been a silent support in her life and so when she graduated he was the first one to announce about her success.
P.P.S. - I love you !!
Truly inspirational.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your new 'family doc.' ;)
:D thank you for stopping by girl !!
DeleteAwesome post... congratulations to your Mom for this superb achievement....
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch she will be happy to read this
DeleteTruly inspiration to all of us..one of your best blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nandini !!
Deletecongratulations mam.. very inspiring
ReplyDeleteBikram's
Thanks Bikram .. how have you been ??
DeleteThis is so awesome! Congratulations to the whole family. And yes Sangeeta, where would we be without our mothers!
ReplyDeleteOf course Leena, she is the thread that ties us all together !!
Deletewow... that was an awesome read.... many congratulations to your mommy Sangeeta... hat would we do without them.. :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Archana - www.drishti.co
Thanks Archana !!
DeleteGood on her!! Please convey my hearty congratulations to her!!!
ReplyDeleteI will do that .. thank you for stopping by !!
DeleteWonderful read. Inspiring woman your mom is. My wishes! :)
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