25/09/2022
LESSONS MY MUM TAUGHT ME PART 1
DON'T JUST TALK, THINK!!!!
I remember one of the words my mum occasionally said to me was "Opeyemi maa ronu koto soro" meaning Opeyemi always think before you speak.
You see, growing up I usually say stuffs before I finally realize the consequences of what I have said. There were many things I wanted to say, but said the wrong way due to how I structured my words.
This things led me into trouble with one person or the other as I ended up hurting some people with my words even when I didn't intend to. I even had that issue with both my parents, especially my mum, in which they occasionally corrected me.
One day my Mum sat me down and explained to me why it was important to think before uttering any word. She said learning how to talk properly is a very vital skill that helps people at large.
She told me stories of certain people who missed opportunities due to how little they took the importance of words and lost what would have helped them in life.
She also said you never know who is who. The person you insulted today or spoke rudely of could be the answer to that prayer you've been praying for a long time.
Last by not the least, she stated that the words of your mouth will let people who haven't met you before know the kind of person you are and judge you based on that no matter how brilliant you seem to be.
Rather one should let his/her speech be seasoned with salt, just like the Bible says, and let your words Glorify God in Heaven.
She said even when people hurt you, yes it's difficult to be quiet, but think reasonably before saying anything because once the words come out of your mouth it can't be taken back.
Trust me my Mum never saw anything that was wrong and kept quiet about it, she spoke. She is known for justice. But when she did, words of wisdom came out of her mouth which will leave you in awe.
It was no surprise she was a great wife, mother, leader and mentor. I learnt a lot of things about how to properly structure your words from her, and my Dad also.
This is still something I am grateful to God for about her. I hope you learn something from this exceptional woman.