Sunday, September 24, 2006
Some Lessons on Success
My "nanny" -- Tiya Sepa
Coming from a two-income family in the Philippines usually means that parents need to hire someone full time to be your kids' nanny. Our family was no exception. What was exceptional though was the luck we had with Tiya Sepa. She is one of the most trustworthy and giving persons I know. One who is able to love people unconditionally.
I don't think there is anyone else in this entire world who has put up with my tantrums and annoying habits than her. There are many memories, most of which I would rather forget, where I just cringe in shame as to why I did those things. Although most of those acts could be credited to youth and ignorance, I would have to credit Tiya Sepa for her patience and understanding.
What I admire from Tiya Sepa the most is her optimism and belief in life's great blessings. Though she comes from a poor family, she has never really taken energy to complain. She just goes out there to find ways to make life easier for her and her family.
I am really thankful that out of all the potential nannies in the world, I was blessed with her. She has taught me so many lessons on generosity, love, faith and hope. She has also loved me unconditionally and in times when I feel really crappy, she is one of the people I think about and somehow I feel better.
Best of all, she has taught me that success is not all about acquiring property, earning a degree and being famous. Success is merely living your life as thankfully and as lovingly as you could.
Though there is an extremely minute chance that this entry will be read by her, I still want to post this as a testament of gratitude and acknowledgement of all the good things she has brought into my life. I know that there is not enough gifts and money in this world to give back what she has given me.
1 comments:
Inspiring, thanks for shararing! Inserting shameless advertisement here -> Did my first blog entry at http://perttuspath.blogspot.com/ so check it out! :)
Post a comment »