I had a friend back in my native village . She had 5 sisters and 7 brothers. She was totally different from her siblings . They all were good looking. She was not at all.
Her face was not pretty . Still there was a glowing innocence in her eyes and smile. That made her special to me . I found her Precious. I didn't know why.
Her name was Sheeno. Her complexion was dark brown. Upper row of her front teeth was not adjusted well due to difference between her teeth.
Still her smile was most genuine and sweet. Her inner innocence and honesty reflected through her smile and made it LIGHT from heaven.
Sadly her parents did not treat her equally to her siblings. This was painful that a mother look down her own child for looks or simplicity .
Her sisters also treated her like servant. Division of house chores was not justly between her and her sisters .
They would choose to do Less and Easy jobs but she would do all the cleanings of not just house they lived in but also the cattle 's shelter .
In spite of all injustice and misbehavior i never saw her complaining about anything .
She had lived far from our house so we met occasionally , like gatherings ,events or when i got down in the village from our hilltop house for some piece of work.
We would talk a lot when we would meet. Consciously or unconsciously i wanted her to speak her heart so may she could feel better .So i would try to sympathize about her constant hard work or else .
But she would never ever say any single word that could tell that she was sad or disturbed because of her family's mistreatment .
Not just through her words but through her Crystal clear eyes and delightful smile she would always reveal that she loved her family unconditionally !
What kind of person can do this ?
I think one who is blessed with divine soul which is free from all kind of impurities such as hatter , complex or jealousy etc
She served her family until she was 25 and married to a man who had three unmarried quarrelsome sisters in house already .
Last time i met her in 2015 . The undefeated glow of her eyes and chastity of her smile was still there.
She was telling about the cruelties of her husband and in laws as calmly as it does not matter to her.
Same way she had ignored the cruelties of her parents and siblings before .
No facial beauty could make her jealous of her sisters. No power in household could bring her anxiety in her married life .
It seemed that when she was being made by angles of heaven they forgot to put substance of INSECURITY OR JEALOUSY to her nature .
She was Pure and still she is.
Whenever i raise my hand for pray her face rise in my thoughts .
I pray may she be always happy and peaceful in life ahead as she is now .
She is inspiration . Her exceptional personality is symbol of LOVE , PATIENCE AND CONTENTMENT !
She shows that life can be tranquil and joyous if a heart itself is Free from Negativity . Because whatever comes around is pushed away by such heart with grace and sense of pity for senders.
She is living proof of fact that no matter how much mud is deep and stinky around you, You can still bloom like a LOTUS IN MUD :)
Because none of this dirt is allowed to get inside you!
Your soul is Free , Pure and Exquisite and can share it's delight and innocence with surroundings !
This was beautiful, Baili. She sounds like a superhero. I wonder what her secret is?
ReplyDelete"Still her smile was most genuine"
It's funny how we can tell, isn't it? Fake smiles don't really work.
Dearest Baili...oh WOW...what a true heroin she is! Oh if only we could all learn to be as beautiful as she is...because how you describe her, well, THAT is genuine beauty...that inner love and forgiveness!
ReplyDeleteHow I'd love to meet this wonderful lady!😊😊
All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I always longed for such eternal beauty dear Ygraine
DeleteAnd I was fortunate to have her as friend for some period of time though as
After marriage I left village and we could meet hardly then
I wanted to meet her each time I visit my native town but she lives in remote village far from ours which makes it hard
But this time I will try harder and will see her hopefully
Dear Sandi
ReplyDeleteEither I don't know what is her secret as I have known her from childhood
Our friendship was not like other friendships with my cousins or girlfriends
I felt for her since I observed her situation
It started with sympathy that I had for her
But I remain formal until one day on stream she came near and said
I like you Shabana will you be my friend
I remember how hard it was to hide my joy
I hugged her gently and yes I like you either
In life we see smiles which reflect pride , prejudice ,jealousy and on and on
But her's was and is always submitting and pure
Is it possible to find such people often?
Poor Sheena sounds like Cinderella, mistreated by everyone but still a princess at heart.
ReplyDeleteTrue princess indeed who had love of his Lord who kept her SOUL SACRED :)
ReplyDeleteNice comparison "like a lotus in mud"
ReplyDeleteCouldn't found any better dear Red
DeleteIt is not easy to rise above terrible circumstances it it can be done.
ReplyDeleteWE LEARN MORE WHILE DIFFICULT TIMES ;)
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful post comes at an appropriate time, dear Baili. I am calmed and comforted by it. Thank you.
DeleteI am happy you just shared your likeness for it dear Geo :)
DeleteSome souls join us simply to show us what purity is. Your friend is surely one of those souls. Surely her reward will come.
ReplyDeleteSheeno has a peaceful and beautiful mind.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day, Baili.
Yes
DeleteAnd this was the reason she stayed unharmed by external ugliness
I love all about this lady, it sounds like she is like a saint! Beautiful soul!
ReplyDeleteYou defined her so perfectly dear Angela
DeleteThis really spoke to my heart, dear Baili. Your friend sounds like a special woman who sees the beauty inside people and not just on the outside. I wish more people were like that. And the lotus flower quote is very nice. I will write that one down. It's good of you to see her for the lovely lady that she is, even when others could not.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
In my life I remained after truth, honesty and beauty of one's soul and character
DeleteI am lucky I found her around and became able to believe that
Lord still send some precious souls to beautify the world corrupted by evil one's
I agree with Debra, she sounds like Cinderella. The most important thing is that she is happy with HERSELF. Lovely story Baili :)
ReplyDeleteBeing happy with what you are is window open to humblness and selfless love
DeleteShe sounds like a beautiful soul.
ReplyDeleteShe is dear Jenny!
DeleteBeautiful soul that glorify world around her
Her inner depths of her soul are surely connected closely to our maker :-)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful inspirational lady :-)
Indeed!
DeleteBecause it is only Creator who can bless one such untorn strength
Luckily I also have people like that in my life.
ReplyDeleteA real treasure!
Oh this is truly treasure you been blessed with my friend
DeleteThe way they ease and uplift your life is fact you realise when they are away
What a sweet pure soul, as you wrote. Her reward isn't here on earth, but with God. If only those who have owned her had seen what they should be.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Such sublime soul are gift of Lord to this world's people
DeleteI agree completely
Your friend must be very pure at heart to have such a sweet disposition.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity and very unjust that your friend is, and always has been, treated so badly. She has risen above it by virtue of her character, not an easy thing to do!
ReplyDeleteShe really sounds like a beautiful soul...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Sometimes I think angels live among us, and this amazing spirit must be an angel! She has a beautiful soul, and we can learn a lot about life and God by her example. Thank you for sharing her inspiring story, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThere are those among you who, although young, have already suffered a full measure of grief and sorrow. My heart is filled with compassion and love for you. How dear you are to the Church. How beloved you are of your Heavenly Father. Though it may seem that you are alone, angels attend you. Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair, our Savior, Jesus Christ, understands. He suffered more than we can possibly imagine, and He did it for us; He did it for you. You are not alone ~ Jewels Garden
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