Return to the Source

Some of the members of my Family

 

For the past three weeks I have been immersed in my family’s warmth.  I realized how blessed I am to belong to such a gentle group of people. They “practice” unconditional love naturally because they were born this way and were raised this way, by loving parents who knew what is important in life.

They are no scholars and they are not deeply involved in esoteric teachings, with the exception of one or two, but their soul is pure and devoted to do the best they can with what they have. I am talking about four generations here! Grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren. Most of them have had problems in their lives, with health, losses, financial hardship, professional changes, etc... Yet, they always kept their spirit and the love of their family.

My coming back to the source has revealed to me that these people that I have known all my life and that I was taking for granted, are exceptions in a world where dysfunctional families are the norm. I have seen so many unhappy and unfulfilled people since I left home to live my American adventure! I guess this is due to a culture that “pursues happiness” the wrong way, expecting much more than what life is presenting them with. They forget to be grateful for what they have and blame others for their failures.

I grew up in a very poor and big family, lacking the most basic necessities, but one thing was never missing, and that was the love we had for each other.  We would invent games, make our own toys with pieces of cardboard or wood, help each other and share whatever came our way.  Yesterday, while driving from the town with my sister, we were reminiscing our silly games and we were laughing like children. Yes, we have very fond memories of our deprived childhood, and we grew up to be loving and thankful for everything that life provided us with.

I wanted to pay tribute to this group of people I belong to because they are so unusual in a world that has forgotten the beauty of love, simplicity and candor.

Thank you God for my blessings!