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No I'm not gonna go back to Uni and become a Heart Specialist. Relax. I'm just gonna talk about some matters of the heart :). It's Mothers' Day on Sunday in this part of the world. And though I'm not a mother (not yet, wonder if I'd ever get a chance to be one), I have alot of mothers in my life...not just my mum. To me, Mother means Giver. Someone who has an unconditional love towards another...someone who is always there for you...someone who'd give you more than they would take from you...someone's who's heart knows no bounds when it comes to love...someone who may fight with you but hugs you at the end of the day. A 'mother' doesn't always have to be your biological mother. Some people can love you as much as your mother can, even more. A Mother is a Giver. And I have many mothers in my life. Here's proof:

There's a friend in my life who once opened her door for me, when I left my Aunt's place after some stupid argument (in my Uni days when I used to board at my Aunts' place). I was so upset, so sad, so alone, I just had to leave and I didn't know who'd take me into their home...I just packed my bags, got into a taxi and went to her house in the night...she opened the door, didn't say a word, took me and my bags in and shut the door behind us. Few days later I went back to my aunt's place but the fact that my friend took me in not knowing why I was there and without even asking me anything at all, made my heart feel a strong unconditional love that's rare even in some families. Yeah I see her as a Mother that I came across in my life. (btw above is a pic of a real baby girl being left in the gutter by her mother)

Then there was this little girl I once saw at the mall. She didn't even know who I was, but as soon as she saw me she came running to me and gave me one big hug with her tiny arms wrapped around my skirt (she was only upto my knees...that tiny!) much to her mum's surprise. That very beautiful and innocent gesture made my heart feel a love that was non-judgemental and as pure as morning dew. Quite like a mother's love. Yeah I see her as a Mother I came across in my life...that little girl! Then I see a very old homeless woman in the street...and I see her smile at me...a genuine smile...she reminds me of my granma. I shed a tear as I walked past her. She was a mother to me...for a few seconds she was.

These are only 3 incidents out of many. My point is, people don't have to love you forever and every single minute to make your heart jump in joy and to feel loved. It only takes one small gesture free of judgement to realise how much a person truly sees you for who you are. It doesn't matter that they don't do that all the time or that you breakup later on...but the fact remains that atleast for one minute, they loved you uncoditionally. And that's a huge thing to do by any human. Cos to love unconditonally is not that easy. So embrace it when it happens. Even Mothers and kids fight, but they somehow make up...some may never (I know some families where mothers and children don't talk to each other and it's very very sad). But what's important is that you did have some love shared between the hearts, when you could...love prints that have been left in your heart.

Last night I attended an event held on behalf of Mothers' Day...and there were kids as young as 3 who came on stage saying why they loved their mothers. They were so damn cute and I had tears in my eyes as I heard their cute lil voices on the microphone. A VERY CUTE 3yr old boy told the crowd 'I love my mother cos she lets me watch ABC Kids on TV'...now how special is that! To him, his mum is special cos she allows him to watch something that he enjoys...as simple as that. Another lil bubz, about 4yrs old told 'I love my mother cos she cooks pasta for me'...so darn sweet! And a bigger kid said 'I love my mum cos she helps me with my homework'. And one baby girl with a big ponytail said 'I love my mum cos she's my mum'. So you see, they have very simple reasons for loving their mums...kids don't ask for too much, neither do you have to do too much to love them. Love is a feeling that has to be enjoyed, not conditioned to your expectations. So it doesnt matter how big/small the deed is, it's how your heart felt at that moment.

So tell me one good thing that you have learnt from your mum. Lets be kids this weekend and get to know each others' mums. One thing that I have learnt from my mother is to forgive people's mistakes. My mother forgives and forgets easily...I can't believe how she has forgiven some of her own family/friends when all they have done is talk behind her back. But my mum will confront them being the gutsy woman that she is :), but she forgives them easily and you'll see her serving them food, laughing and yakking the next minute LOL! Though I can't forget so easily, I have learnt to forgive people, watching my mum. Now tell me your's. People love your mums, mothers-in-law, aunts, sisters, grandmums, teachers, friends, colleagues etc etc. You've gotta love to be loved back. The connection between mother and child is endless and knows no limits. For those who are missing their mums today, HUGZ! My sis and I are taking my mum out on Sunday for lunch...and I'm also planning to get her a necklace or earrings as the pressie this time (OMG I have given her every present on Earth *rolling eyes*). As much as mums need to be loved, kids need to be treasured too...so dear mums, love, guide and protect your kids. Happy Mothers' Day to all mums in Blogville and right around the world, MWAH! Mamma I love u...all u mums *lotsa tears*. This song is dedicated to all mums on Earth. And don't forget to answer the question in this post. Thanks!

Current Music: Mama by Spice Girls