I think today I was overwhelmed with emotion as my Father would have turned 86 today but he died two and a half years ago .
By sheer coincidence I discover it is the Birthday of Mahatma Ghandhi , the Father of India whose simplicity and unwavering self belief enabled India to take control .
In many ways to inspire and to believe with sheer tenacity and kindness , we can overcome hurdles that we may meet in the Trials of Life ?
How has Ghandhi inspired any of you ?
I know I miss my Dad but his passing makes me want to carry on despite the obstacles I face and follow the simplicity and humility of Ghandi in the process ?
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Good evening Roukaya, my son was born on my dad's birthday. So now, I celebrate my son's birthday and on the same day visit the cemetery to pay my respects and say a happy birthday to my dad. Ghandi achieved his goals through his peaceful methods and his ability to promote this good energy to all around him. 😊🌷
I realise that Ghandhi was a inspirational leader who taught his followers the qualities of self belief and empowerment through kindness and peaceful means
A real warrior intermediate of peaceful resistance
It is a real coincidence your Dad died the same day your son born
I expect it is an incredibly emotive day for you to visit your Father and wish the best for your son
Today was my Dads birthday and I hope to pay my respects on Sunday
I think you have always been kind and considerate to me
I almost got hit by a car today
I was crossing the road and trying to open my umbrella and I did not see the car coming
Fortunately the car was very polite and stopped to let me cross the road
Oh my word, that must have given you a bit of a fright. It's so easy to get distracted, it takes just that second. Your dad must be heavily in your thought's today. I hope the weather is pleasant for you on Sunday. 😊🌸🌷
That is it, once they have gone, it's so final. I am lucky and have wonderful memories as I am sure you do also. A part of them and who they were, live on in us. I hope you are well rested after your exams and are taking a little time out for yourself. 😊🌷🌸
I will always be grateful for the understanding you have shown to me
I think I was nearly knocked over as a result of having too much on my mind
The lady driver stopped in time and waited for me to cross the road
She was kind as she smiled at me
Also on Thursday as I came back , I must have looked tired as a young gentleman greeted me and asked if I was ok
I nodded and thought how kind
I think you are very right in the sense there is a part of our parents which live inside us
The ferocity of my Fathers character can come out of me if someone has tried to cheat me
This was especially apparent when I was managing my Fathers rental properties and I was able to stand up to the letting agent who was taken advantage because my Father had mental health issues
This is aspect of me rarely comes out but when it does I often think this is exactly how Dad would react
I expect you miss your Dad but you have a wonderful three generation family by your side
My Aunt who lives in Colchester rang me yesterday and said I should never give up
I explained how crushed I was with Wednesdays paper but I was much calmer for Friday
She explained that I have been studying since losing Dad and that I should be patient with the process
She recognised my loneliness and said that I should be prepared to do the resit if required in January and Mum should understand this
I think that my Mother at times when she fell ill with Shingles I went over to visit last year and I postponed my exams
She explained they I should continue to try and this means so much to me
She said the very fact that I have sat for two exams shows that I am trying and eventually I will get there
I applied for three Apprenticeships this week no reply
Ghounds and yourself have given me very good advice and I will start to apply speculatively for a years work experience with a three months on a voluntary basis
I can also add I would be interested to work shadow as well
I think I am learning to recognise my weaknesses
It is very true that we all take time to grow and evolve
In a sense your painting aptitude and capability has progressed and it is encouraging to see how well your artistic and creative flair is growing
This is great news Roukaya your Aunt ringing you and giving you good advice, to stay determined and carry on with your aspirations. This must have uplifted you knowing you have the support of your Aunt. This is very good. Keep applying to everyone in the area until you have covered most of them. Don’t leave any stone unturned. Hopefully someone will get back to you. We do evolve, this is a certain constant. I hope you have a very pleasant weekend. 😊🌸🌷
Hi Roukaya, I'm sure your dad remains a great inspiration to you to try as hard as you can and do really well.
There are so many ways in which Gandhi has inspired my life but as an animal lover there's one quotation of his that has always stuck with me. It's this:
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
It is good to hear from you, I apologise for not always responding but my life is very full on with dealing with my health, a young family and working too.
My family has been influenced and respected Ghandi and have been touched by his existence in too many ways to mention. My sister shares her birthday with Ghandi too.
I am sure your father would be very proud of how resilient you actually are and how you cope with everything that comes your way, you are stronger than you think.
Do please take care, sorry to hear about the near incident with car, it is very easy to be distracted when one has so much going on in their mind, take time out for yourself and maybe light a candle and do some quiet meditation.
The Partion of India went on around the time of my birth and I was brought up knowing about Ghandi and his peaceful protests. Also about the migrations to Pakistan and also into India. He used to be held up to me as a figure to be revered, but rather like Mother Theresa, his reputation has been somewhat besmirched in these latter years. I also know about Jinna and Nehru.
Oddly enough, I once met Imran Khan, when he was a cricketer. My aunt made all the curtains for his house in Steyning, Sussex, and He was very charming.
I think it is a pity. Nobody is all good or all bad, but to deliberately bring somebody's reputation down is rather low, IMO, especially when they have also done great things for their country.
I was actually born on the day Sri Lanka (or Ceylon) got it's independence.
I am part of a fortunate generation who were young when new ideas and knowledge started to become available and travel was easy. We were intrigued and inspired by Indian culture and philosophy. Gandhi’s Ahimsa(non-violence), people power and simple living and high thinking philosophy rang a bell. I hit the Hippy Trail overland to India and stayed for some years,we Brits didn’t need visas then. I remember shortly after I arrived being invited to be a guest at a celebration that involved Gandhi, I didn’t really understand what was happening at that time but was sat in the front row as the only westerner and well fed afterwards. Indian hospitality has always amazed me.Even the poorest people would offer hospitality to a stranger.
I often read through Ghandi quotes. His very famous one “You must be the change you want to see in the world“ is how I felt when I became vegan 6 years ago.
Another one I like is “ no one can hurt me without my permission” I think this is a very empowering quote.
Have a good day xx
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