What if we all woke up one day and…?

Question

realized that we are all capable of overcoming our fears, insecurities, and selfish desires?

I’m 17 and, well, an experience about 3 months ago revealed to me the extent of my mother's love. It was like a love greater than I could imagine--a love so great that it opened my eyes, and immediately I was a lot wiser. Eventually, all my fears, insecurities, and selfish desires dissolved—I had overcome them. I still have desires, but they have become unselfish. It’s so weird, feeling like an adult in a teen’s body—truly amazing really; it’s a gift for which I’m grateful.
I’ve even reached that point where it’s like…my parents weren't really helpful to me growing up, but I love them. More than helping me they seemed to use words and actions that cut, and I was a good kid...I just had fears, insecurities, and selfish wants. It's just that I understand. It's so weird, because I used to be so mad at them --but I totally forgive them, and love and appreciate them for the simple fact that they’re my parents and like the average parent, they loved me more than life itself. It’s just somehow, it's our responsibility to rise past that and love wholeheartedly despite every else. You know... it is pain that guides us to try to understand and eventually build up our wisdom to a point where all we see in ourselves is love and compassion. I understand that there are many different personalities, and some will clash sometimes--but love is strong enough to fight any negativity and compromise and forgive and move towards a better relationship. Despite my parents’ flaws, I’m able to see goodness and perfection

It was a complete change in me, and somehow I keep wanting to improve myself in all ways big and small. I feel like I’m going to accomplish a lot, because I’m completely open to change and criticism—and am perfectly okay with myself now. My vision used to be so clouded and disillusioned you know. What do you think…are you willing to make positive changes with me or am I alone in this?

Answer 1

spoken like a true immature teenager....honey, everyone has flaws...do you not see yourself as flawed? It is not an epiphany that you have reached some self actualizing plateau, you merely are working on yourself as we all hopefully do our entire lives. Perhaps your parents are entitled to an apology for having to deal with a self-centered kid that doesn't respect them! It's kids like you that make us parents wonder why we ever had them.

Answer 2

I am so glad for you.It appears that you have been lucky to arrive at where most people reach with lots of pain and sufferings,for themselves and more to others.Keep your mind open and attitude positive and hope for the best.You see.in India parents are placed next to divinity (next to a God) and children are taught to believe that with their parent/s blessings and support,
they can achieve anything in life and the wonder is that when they grow up ,they find it's true.Call it anything like auto suggestion,power thinking ,positive visualization or what ever,the moot point is that it works.On a personal level, I wish to request you to give it a try and work always in a way that your parent's blessings are with you.One can never love,care and respect his/her parents enough, in one life time.All the best.

Answer 3

Try helpng people. If you look carefully, and caringly, you'll find so many people suffering from so many different types of problems.... You can't help them all. But do try. Use your happiness, confidence and compassion for others.

At one point, you'll realise that "giving" is the best form or source of self satisfaction!

Answer 4

I trust you will use this gift well.
You are not alone.
I am here

Answer 5

give me a break.... you read it