It was past midnight. Like a deprived mom of alone time, I was watching a movie with both kids and hubby happily tucked away.
In the darkness, my mother in law appeared complaining of extreme itching and burning on her neck because of an allergic reaction. The poor thing couldn't sleep because of the discomfort.
In the darkness, my mother in law appeared complaining of extreme itching and burning on her neck because of an allergic reaction. The poor thing couldn't sleep because of the discomfort.
Having been raised on natural remedies, I applied a plant based skin ointment on her neck. But, I felt that wasn't enough. I went to my bookshelf and picked up 2 books in which I researched her symptoms and found a homeopathic medicine that matched her condition.
In that moment of reading and researching, I realized this scene from my childhood. My mother going back and forth between her many homeopathic encyclopedias, looking for a medicine for a friend, family member, acquaintance who was suffering. I realized that we learn giving, sharing, helping and their lack from birth from our parents. It comes from a deep desire to help, to relieve someone's pain, to actively do something about another's discomfort. It's not always convenient, or hassle free but it's always founded in selflessness.
The beautiful cycle of giving that my mother learned from her mother continues on. Whether the medicine works or someone believes in homeopathy or not; it is the act of engaging in someone's healing that offers healing in itself for both giver and receiver.
Thank you, Ammie.....
