My mother grew up very comfortably and was surrounded by people who always said yes to her. Besides hired help and freeloaders, even my grandparents seldom disciplined her because they were too busy and enjoyed spoiling her.
My siblings and I spent much of our lives scrambling to cater to her changing whims. Perhaps we have to thank her for helping us to be so capable!
This weekend is more mother drama. She is upset that all three of us have other relatives staying with us. She feels neglected and is venting by refusing to be picked up from the airport by yours truly as planned weeks ago.
It will be fine. Drama dissolves when one of the parties refuse to escalate the situation. I have learned to sidestep landmines and take care of the situation.
Still, I finally understand why I was never interested in dating guys who are financially accomplished - I had a fear of raising spoiled kids!
Humility is such an important trait, but how does one instill that in an environment of material abundance? Now that I have it all figured out, who knew the answer could be so simple?
I have to continue to improve to impart all that is noble.
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