Before you get to find it, let me confess
that I ditched the theme of this blog, for the sake of goodness, positivity and
love. Yes, I’ve decided to stay away from complaining and whining, at least in
this post. I’ll be unashamedly conformist and clearly biased. After all, it’s my choice!!!
On a serious note, why I can’t afford to
grumble and criticize someone for something at this moment is because my heart
is full of love, kindness, faith and peace. Nor is anything unfavorable happening
in my life that I want to complain about.
Wondering what happened to me suddenly? Who’s
influencing my thoughts and actions? Why a person like me, who is always criticizing
something or other, is talking of love?
Hold your horses, everyone! I know you’ve
been blessed with vivid imagination. So, before it runs wild, I suggest you to take
a look at the title of this post. It’s nothing but a humble attempt at showing
honor to my wonderful mother. Quickly, I reach to this conclusion that she is
the best person I could ever be with.
I’m sure each of you will agree that none
of us would have been the persons we are, without our mothers. I also believe
that you won’t mind deviating from your stance ‘every day is Mother’s Day’ and
make your mom feel special on this Mother’s Day (May 10, 2015). I know what we
owe our mothers is incalculable. And in no way can this make up for our
ungrateful tantrums that she’s been enduring.
But as we know, our moms will be more than
happy to receive a special gesture from us on this day. So, why not plan
something for her and celebrate the most important woman in our lives? Think
about it. I’m convinced that you’ll find some sense in it. You may have
different approaches and ways to celebrate. But in end what’s important is ‘celebration
of motherhood’.
As Mother’s Day is approaching, I’ve been
looking for a gift worthy of this lovely lady in my life. I’m checking out stores,
browsing online shops, seeking gift ideas and reading ‘how to’ guides to make
my mum feel special. Though I’m scrapped for time, but I don’t want to settle
on to something unworthy.
Frankly speaking, I couldn’t find a single
gift idea worthy of the most special woman in my life. But what I found was
more thrilling and worth sharing. It is unusual but welcoming.
When browsing the web for Mother’s Day
ideas, I came across some articles that talked about the unusual and unexpected
initiatives that companies are taking to make the lives of mothers easy. They are
realizing how brilliantly working mothers are balancing their professional and
personal commitments; thus, are amending their policies to accommodate their
special needs.
Vodafone Group, the global
telecommunications company has decided to set a global minimum for its
maternity leave policy. All of the group’s 30 companies around the globe will
offer at least 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. Additional benefits, including
reduced working hours and no deduction in salaries will also be offered to
female employees after giving birth. I accidently landed on this
article but I’m glad that I found it. Their effort may not be a Mother’s
Day special but their gift to female employees deserves a special mention.
The question I’m asking you is when
businesses can think of mothers and take a step in this direction, why can’t
we? When organizations are putting a lot of value in women and motherhood, why
can’t we? Why can’t we share our mother’s responsibilities?
Most of us underestimate our mums for what
they do. Very few of us realize how difficult it is for them to manage a
household or balance work and home. Can’t we take this opportunity to thank her
for her years-long contribution? Can’t we help them in daily chores and make
their lives simpler?
Yes, we can! What better gift will be than
this?
And not only children, even men can make
their women feel special on this occasion. So what if your kids are too young
to celebrate their lovely mother? You can do this on their behalf and create
memories that you can relish later in life. Why don’t you get into her shoes
and handle one of the hardest jobs for just 48 hours? Here, you can ditch
conformity and assume the role of the mommy of the house and let your wife
relax this weekend?
Or you can be a part of Tough
Mother Weekend campaign that’s currently going on in Australia. A Melbourne
woman is challenging fathers to single handedly take care of children and
manage household chores. They were to assume the role of mothers the last
weekend. But it’s never too late to make your wife feel special. Take this
challenge on the coming weekend and pay tribute to the woman in your life.
What I’m going to do is – send a surprise
gift to my mom as I won’t be able to be with her and thank her for everything
she did and endured for me, with a message ‘To Mom, With Love’.
