Hello everyone, I am Zhang Qiang, 30 years old this year, and I am an ordinary office worker. In these seemingly mundane yet challenging times, I, like many young people, are busy trying to get to life. And every year's Mother's Day, which was supposed to be a day for us to express our gratitude to our mothers, gradually changed its flavor and became a "comparison festival". Every time this happens, I feel a wave of exhaustion and helplessness.
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My family is not very wealthy, but my parents always do their best to provide me with the best living conditions. I remember when I was a child, every Mother's Day, I would make a greeting card with a few simple words of greeting and give it to my mother. At that time, my mother always smiled from ear to ear, held me in her arms, and praised me for being a good and sensible child.
But as I got older, I noticed that the taste of Mother's Day seemed to change. The friends around me began to compare whose gifts were more expensive and luxurious, as if this was the only way to express their love for their mother. I've also tried to keep up with this trend, but every time I buy a gift, I feel an inexplicable emptiness and exhaustion.
On the eve of Mother's Day this year, my colleagues and I were discussing what gifts to give to mothers. Some people say they want to give brand-name bags, some people say they want to send high-end cosmetics, and some people say they want to send travel packages. Listening to their discussions, I had mixed feelings. I know that these gifts can indeed make mothers feel happy and satisfied, but is this Mother's Day really meaningful?
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When I got home in the evening, I told my mom about it. Mom smiled, patted me on the head and said, "Child, do you know? The Mother's Day gift that moms want most is actually not an expensive thing. Mom only hopes that you can live a healthy and happy life, and occasionally go home to accompany me and talk about your heart. These are the most precious gifts for mothers. ”
After listening to my mother's words, it dawned on me. It turned out that I had been pursuing those superficial vanities and comparisons, but I had neglected what my mother really needed. I remembered the simple but sincere greeting card when I was a child, and I remembered my mother's happy smile at that time. It turns out that true love does not need gorgeous packaging and expensive prices, but only a sincere heart.
So, I decided to give up those expensive gifts and return to my original innocence. I cooked a hearty dinner for my mom and watched her favorite TV series with her. Although these may seem insignificant, Mom is smiling happier than any gift.
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That night, I had a long talk with my mother. We talked about interesting stories from our childhood, about each other's lives and work. I found that there were still a lot of unspoken words and unexpressed feelings between us. This Mother's Day allowed me to regain the intimacy and warmth with my mother.
Through this experience, I learned a truth: Mother's Day is not a comparison festival, but a day of gratitude and love. We should feel the dedication and hard work of our mothers with our hearts, and repay their love with sincerity. And those expensive gifts and superficial vanity will only make us lose the pursuit of the true meaning of love.
Nowadays, every time Mother's Day comes, I remind myself not to forget my original intention and not to let this holiday taste bad. I will express my gratitude and love to my mother in the simplest but most sincere way. Because I know that's what Mother's Day is all about.
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Finally, I would like to say that, dear readers, no matter where you are and no matter how busy your life is, don't forget to send your mothers the most sincere blessings and love on Mother's Day. Because in this world, there is no kind of love that can surpass the greatness and selflessness of a mother's love. Let's cherish this love together and let Mother's Day return to its original beauty and purity.
Well, that's all for today's sharing. I hope my words can resonate and think for you, and I wish all mothers a happy, happy and healthy holiday!