The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh

People in the countryside do not understand the complicated language of city people. Only after it is too late do we become aware of it. We swim in a world of tender love for many years, and, without even knowing it, we are quite happy there. That year, although I was still very young If your mother is still alive, you may feel tenderness for her each time you read this, fearing this distant yet inevitable event. When I was a child, I heard a simple poem about losing your mother, and it is still very important for me. Writings extolling the virtues of motherhood have existed since the beginning of time throughout the world. Even songwriters and poets without much talent seem to pour their hearts into these works, and when they are recited or sung, the performers also seem deeply moved, unless they have lost their mothers too early even to know what love for mother is. He feels as abandoned and unhappy as a young orphan.Īll songs and poems praising motherhood are beautiful, effortlessly beautiful. He too has the impression that he is not yet ripe, that he is suddenly alone. The day my mother died, I made this entry in my journal: 'The greatest misfortune of my life has come!' Even an old person, when he loses his mother, doesn't feel ready. Without love, a child cannot flower, an adult cannot mature. The thought 'mother' cannot be separated from that of 'love.' Love is sweet, tender, and delicious.

A Rose for Your Pocket: An Appreciation of Motherhood For those of us who have a challenging relationship with our mother, we may instead use this reflection to develop a deeper appreciation for our father, a teacher, or another loved one who has been a positive figure in our life. In recognition of Mother's day, we hope this writing will lead you to a new and deeper appreciation of your mother whether she is still alive or has passed away. In order to help us cultivate our understanding, love, and gratitude for our mothers, our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh wrote A Rose for Your Pocket. Whether they are still alive or have passed away, whether we have a good relationship with them, difficult relationship with them, or no relationship at all, strengthening our relationship with the people who gave us life can be a nourishing and healing practice.

Our parents play an important role in our lives.

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh