How’s it going
Ladies and Gentlemen?
Welcome back to
Graceland Ontario, your one stop location for success
advice from the greats. Today we’re going to talk about the importance of
family.
So, this was
not a completely unwarranted post; in my province of Ontario (in the fair country of Canada) we have a provincial holiday today
called “Family Day”. Given that, this post seems obvious.
But, to a lot
of people, the importance of family is not obvious.
Many people
build horrible relationships with their parents, siblings, aunts and uncles.
Maybe it’s because of their relative’s outspoken view on politics (which they
feel they can spout on you at any given time, their prefab audience). Maybe
it’s because when you told them your ambitions they responded with a knee-jerk
“It’ll never work… go to school and get a real job”. They have what Dr. Wayne
Dyer calls “memes”, mind viruses that they just can’t wait to pass onto you
(“money is limited”, “anyone who’s successful is simply lucky”, “you can never
accomplish your dream”).
So, you throw the coffee away with the old kettle; you assume that
because your family can be a huge hindrance to your growth that you should not
associate with them.
Now, there is
some logic to this; if you stay away from those who are babbling stupid,
negative perspectives, you will keep more focused on accomplishing your goals. That being said, your
family does have one thing going for it.
Unconditional
love for you.
Now, you can
get this from a good friend or an endearing relationship but no one gives it
better than your Mum or Dad.
I mean, some
people have horrible families who are legitimately dangerous. I’m not talking
about those people (you can stay as far away as you like from those). But many
family members mean well in general. They only say the things they do because
they love you, because they feel you should care for them as they do for you.
And sometimes this is a bit of chore. But let me tell you something.
I remember the
day my brother came home from the hospital. My Mum came over to me − I was only
three years old − and said, “whatever happens, whoever you meet, however you
end up, you’ve got him − a friend for life”.
And you know,
more often than not, it’s been true. I’ve been on some rocky seas. Hell, my
boat just about got turned into siding for the seabed. But whenever something went horrible,
my family’s there. Not because they supported my dream, not because they agreed
with what had crashed down upon me. They cared because I was of their
bloodline, a relative. And a good family provides the best trampoline you could
wish for when you’re falling head first from the top of an apartment building.
Even if they didn’t (and still don’t) believe you can be a superstar at your
work.
Now, what I’m
saying is this: love your family, whoever they are, whatever they think. Most
of the time they’ll love you whatever
you do. If you know it’s not going to go over too well, you don’t have to tell
them your plans. It might not be to your benefit. But their love, the
confidence they put in you, will always be of use. Especially when you’ve been
hurt, especially when others don’t believe in you.
Especially when
you aren’t even sure to believe in yourself.
Love your
family, have a great day, talk to you later.
Alex H.
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