Hey Beautiful Hearts !
Hope beating
with gratitude and positivity :)
No matter what i think we should not forget that tough times come to add some more insight and betterment to us .
Last night i watched last episode of "UNBELIEVABLE" on Netflix , a limited series based on true events .It was about female victims who were abused while living alone back in 2008 to 2011 in different states of u.s.
Very well made indeed ,director was succeeded conveying the whole terribly stressful process of investigation carried by two amazing female detectives form different departments.
I was fascinated by Merritt Waver and her work specially her magnetic gaze as detective was dynamically excellent :)
Relief given to Marie in last ep uplifted my spirit i believe many other's too . Kaitlyn Dever 's work seemed also one of the finest i ever saw .I wish each country may have such dedicated and honest state servants so unfortunate victims can get justice !
Last day while talking with my eldest son through whatsapp me and my son indulged in discussion .Actually he seemed sleepy and i asked him why doesn't he take a tiny cup of coffee or tea .I teased him that if he had a wife she would have made him cup of tea for sure.
A long conversation sprung out from my suggestion .He said having wife does not mean she will serve me when ever i need. I said it's about care not service. Love invents the whole selfless care for each other. I also added that " remember chose a girl for you because i thought she had all that important virtues which are essential to make a long lasting relationship and happy family. I also said that i realized that she could be a sensitive and responsible mother for my future grand kids .
My son replied that he does not want wife who do things for me out of sense of responsibility Instead of love. She should not think that she is obliged to serve me ,if she is not in mood she can refuse my any request .He said that his wife should be strong and well aware of her self respect and rights .
I again said that as humans we all need family to love and to have love back for ourselves . What is love ?
To me love is great Sense of responsibility about loved ones.
I had bit blurred views about love before my marriage . I thought love is someone says some sweet things and appreciate you .
But after marriage i Learnt from my husband that love is not just about words or spending happy times together but it is Participating in chores of life as equals and supporting each other by going out of the way.
I asked my son that does he think i lack self respect when i do all my house chores by myself and refuse to take any paid help which so many other do fondly.
He said he did not mean that doing household is respect less but it is true that there are less like you mom (me) who prefer this. You do it because it is your own choice it is not forced it is your pleasure but let's be honest and practical that mostly women of today don't want to be just house wife ,i would like to have her own identity and ambitions if she is interested .Meanwhile if she want to make me food or coffee by her wish i would consider my self lucky. He said he want wife who can teach my daughter how to be strong and influential instead of how to make sacrifice to form a happy family.
His views worried me little bit honestly ,i said that women are special and main essential character who plays basic roll not just in formation of peaceful successful family but also in character building of future humans. I think like people must have training for other jobs so they can perform well without making mess, It is also very very important to train our young girls so they can be a wise and flexible person who can adjust in new environment of in laws easily. And so they can bring up a healthy next generation .
May be i am old fashion but i think since long it has been done that mom teach their daughters how to contribute for a successful married life ahead .I sill believe that for women most important job is to create home where man of the family can feel peace and children can grow under wise care . If this basic law of nature is neglected our world gets Less good people and becomes a complex place.
you can tell me if i am wrong fro sure
last morning when i got up it was gorgeous weather
i think two weeks back when it rained last before sunrise
flowers have started to dry though sun is not as warm yet ,few are late but not the least :)my younger son gets up and try to make himself fried stuff sometimes ,plenty of time is making him chief lol other wise he is one who asks the glass of water when sitting front of laptop
sunflowers are many but so close to each other therefore none is as big as they used to previously
Sending you lots of love and positive energy friends!
Stay well ,strong and blessed !
keep treating your self lovingly !
I like watching these kind of real life tv programs where they tell you how the murder got caught usually via dna, they are fascinating. Don't worry about your son, he's modern but has the right values - he wants a girl to adore him and care for him, not obey him because she has to but because she wants to - that's got to be good?
ReplyDeleteYou and your son had a very interesting conversation, Baili. I can see the merits in both of your viewpoints. Your son has obviously given this topic a great deal of thought and for that you should be proud of his insights. I hope that you and your family are staying well and maintaining a good utlook during this pandemic as the news does not bring any joy, so it must come from within these days.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting and thought provoking post!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I think more like your son. I think different people are just different. Some women will choose a path that you describe. Others will be very independent. Some will choose an in between path.
I hope that you and your family stay healthy and safe.
I think your son will make a fine husband, he has a more modern view.
ReplyDeleteMarigolds look so pretty! I like marigolds, kind of easy plant to take care, but it has been a long time I haven't plant them :)
ReplyDeleteThe snacks look mouth-watering!
Baili, your son is not only smart, good looking, but also respect to others. He has a sacred heart!
My thought about millenials: Seems the children have different concepts and point of views about several things to their parents. Actually, they are learning and knowing (nurture and nature) how to be better than their parents, but in fact millenials lose compare to boomers.
Be safe, Baili.
Lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou both are right.
Your son has a modern view, you were taught differently as I was taught differently from you. The generations, or the generation gap maybe.
Take care and stay well.
Such an interesting conversation! I think the most important is for woman to have a choice. I think my most important role is being a mother and wife, but it is my choice. Other women can choose something different, no woman should feel pressure to do one or the other. I am sure your son will be the great husband one day! Beautiful flowers☺
ReplyDeleteI like what you wrote Your son sounds plugged in to what women of his generation are like . But I like your ideas also. I remember doing it all...working (working at home in a business) long time ago, keeping the house and because I enjoyed yard work I enjoyed doing that too - on the other hand my husband had a long rush house commute into Los Angeles and coming home and usually didn't get home until 7:00 - he always took over at night and on weekends so it was definitely a partnership. basically for me I'm on the fence about one view or the other - mostly because it's such a different world now.
ReplyDeleteI think you and your son are both right. Each has his or her own perspective. :) Your photos and flowers are lovely. I enjoyed seeing them.
ReplyDeleteGostei da conversa com o seu filho. Claro que ele tem outra visão da vida a dois. Mas o importante é que se respeitem e amem. Gostei de ler este seu texto e das fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana com muita saúde.
Um beijo.
I think I used to see the world more like him, but now I am more old fashioned. How did that happen?? I see the value of home and tradition and mom making it a safe place. I have turned into Caroline Ingalls! Ha ha...if you don't recognize that name, she was on Little House on the Prairie. I think the old ways are more important than we may think.
ReplyDeleteI sent you an email about putting a link to your blog in a post I am writing. Did you see it? 😊
You are not wrong! Just different views. For me, as long as everything is done with love, that is the main thing! I love all your flowers and your pictures of your food! Stay safe and healthy my friend! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFantastic post. I admire wonderful flowers and delicious food.
ReplyDeleteI wish you good health.
Hugs and greetings from far away Poland.
Lucja
Your son sounds like a wonderful young man. Your conversation was very interesting. I have these types of conversations with my daughters sometimes. It's always enlightening to share different ideas and views.
ReplyDeleteI can see both points of view. I think that your son over time will realise that marriage is teamwork and the husband and wife have to work together for each other.
ReplyDeleteAdorei as suas partilhas, Baili! Vivendo em um país diferente, é natural que o seu filho, tenha outra visão do mundo... não necessariamente melhor ou pior... mas complementar... e isso, talvez não seja completamente mau... pois de certeza, que ele também conserva muitos dos vossos valores, e tal, desde que todos se respeitem, poderá ser muito gratificante para todos! Não se preocupe demais, sem ser por um bom motivo, e confie nele, e nas suas opções... que podendo ser diferentes, podem não ser necessariamente más ou erradas! É sempre bom dar o benefício da dúvida!...
ReplyDeleteAdorei o seu jardim... e os pratos que parecem ser bastante deliciosos!
Beijinhos! Tudo de bom!
Ana