Today is my Mom's birthday....she's really special.
I know almost everyone could say that about their Mom also, but just for today let me celebrate her.
You see there are many things that my Mom taught me that I still use in my life and business today.
My Mother was voted "most naive" in high school so, it's really hard to image that years later she would metamorphosis into this great, savvy, sharp business woman. My Mom owned and ran a furniture store for over 30 years. She was very successful at it, made an awesome living, AND was still able to be "Mom" for my sisters and I. It amazes me how she was able to do all of these things and do them right. Still does.
I suspect that any young girl voted "most naive" in high school would usually continue to live in that "world". Not my Mom. It was actually my Dad that encouraged my Mom to seek a job "outside" of the house (if something were to ever happen to him he didn't want her to have to remarry some smuck as my Father used to say to take care of us kids...hey, this was the 60's) So, what did she find was her calling? Business and People. She is so successful at both. Still to this day, old friends, new friends and maybe a few "not so" friends will still call my Mom for advice, someone to listen to and someone to hold their hand. In high school I remember my girlfriends coming to my Mom for advice instead of their parents. They found her to be understanding, empathetic and have a solid solution for them.
It's no wonder that the skills that encompass my Mom still work today.
These are just a few of her lessons to my sisters and I:
Treat others as you would like to be treated...of course we all know the golden rule, right?
Grief is joy misunderstood (okay...so, I was like 30 before I figured this one out!)
Be patient (still learning this one)
God helps those that help themselves
Remember your rare and special and no one else is just like you. Use your God given talents.
Listen more than you talk
Show others that you care
Be loyal and practice being a friend everyday
If it's in your power to help someone else less fortunate...do it!
Learn to stand on your own two feet...don't expect a free ride.
Always wear clean underwear in case your in an accident (oh, sorry...that still applies today)
She taught me how to understand, listen and read people. She taught me to be honest, loyal and forthright. She taught me to have empathy without it being a detriment to myself.
All of the skills needed to work and serve people in any type of capacity. So, if I turn all of my Mom's lessons into business, the bottom line is that she was the ultimate NET WORKER and people person.
A strong trait to have in this market...
And I don't forget it...because my Mother told me so!
To my Mother who is beautiful inside and out...
Loving you always Mom! Happy Birthday!
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Nice post. Good to think people are still learning and reliving lessons taught by our parents.
Your mom sounds like a very nice lady.... Happy Birthday to her.
DW
Wow; great post, Sheila. What a lovely birthday gift to your mom.
You're blessed to have such a fantastic mom. She is also probably very proud of you! Thanks for such a positive post.
Donald-You are so right...no matter what the times, old lessons still apply!
Kathy- :)
Irene-Just trying to honor her! Thanks for noticing!
"Honor your father and your mother." This is a very nice tribute to your mother, Sheila.
Sheila...what a nice post! Happy belated birthday to your mom! She is an Aries...I think I like her already! We tend to be good business people (Im an Aries too) without even knowing it. :)