Will my Mother be proud of me?

Dearest Ashley,


Mum would like to share with you a real-life story of a friend who touches my heart.

He is a trained Psychologist and worked as a Psychologist for 8 years before he became a Private Banker where he was extremely successful.

When his Mother was diagnosed with cancer, he suddenly realised that all the money he has, cannot buy his Mother good health. He started to question himself if his Mother is proud of him. It dawned on him that his Mother is not impressed by his wealth. In fact, his Mum was more proud of him when he helped people improved their emotional and mental health as a Psychologist.

He decided to quit Private banking and started his own company to help individuals and companies improve the employees' emotional resilience. This is a noble ambition. It is a gift to have the ability to help people build up their emotional resilience and regain their confidence. He is happier now and I'm sure his Mother is very proud of him.

His story touches my heart. Nowadays, sad to say that not many adults care about their Mothers' opinion, let alone, if their Mothers are proud of them. Do you care about your Mum's opinion? Do you think about if your actions and words will make your Mum proud? Mummy constantly reminds you that good children will grow up to be good adults; good habits now will stay will you when you become an adult.

From the bottom of my heart, Mum is very proud of you when your speech and drama teachers commented that you are humble and helpful; when you put in your 200% in the Lion King Audition; when you sang at last night's Mooncake celebration when teacher asked you on the spot; when you took care of Abby; when you ran upstairs to greet Ah Gong when you reached home. However, my heart sank when your school teachers told me you talked in class during their lessons; when you refused to learn your Chinese spelling; when you insisted on playing computer games during exam period; when you quarelled with Abby.

As I shared with you this morning, Mum and Dad have no intention to restrict your freedom. However, think about the right and wrong freedom. Freedom and trust must be earned. If we know that you make good use of the freedom given to you, we'll give you more. Conversely, if you abuse the freedom we give you, we will take back the freedom.

Just a simple daily exercise for you. Before you do anything or say anything, ask yourself one question, "Will my Mother be proud of me?". I love you, son.

Yours,
Proud Mum